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EiE Nigeria Weekly Update Friday, August 4, 2017

"If it is not fit to live in, then our job is to make it fit.”- Fela Anikulapo-Kuti (Afrobeat Maestro)

Activate your #OfficeOfTheCitizen

The Non-Governmental Organizations Regulatory Commission Bill was presented to the National Assembly on June 2, 2016 by Umar Buba Jubril (APC, Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency, Kogi State). The bill seeks to erode the independence of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and enforce government’s control of the activities of NGOs in Nigeria. However, NGOs in Nigeria are advocating for the non-passage of the bill.Join the campaign! Say NO to the NGO bill! Visit Shine Your Eye to get the contact details of your elected representatives and engage them to stop the NGO bill.#NoNGOBillNG

OfficeOfTheCitizen Radio Programmes!

Abeokuta on Sweet107.1FM – “Citizens Open Mic – Party Politics 101”Ishola Adebayo of EiE discussed the internal politics within Nigeria’s political parties.Tune in every Tuesday at 10:30am.Lagos on NigeriaInfo99.3FM – “Constitution Review and Active Citizens: Matters Arising"Olumide Babalola, a lawyer, and Adeolu Adekola of EiE led the discussion on the Constitution Review Bills and the expected roles of active citizens.Missed the conversation? Catch up.Tune in every Wednesday at 8.00am.Calabar on Hit95.9FM – “Local Government 101”JO Esse, a political consultant and Daniel Kip, a lawyer led the discussion on the relevance of local governments as the third tier of government.Tune in every Thursday at 8:00am.Ibadan on Splash105.5FM – “Oyo State; Dwindling Revenue and Fiscal Responsibility”Dr Sola Isola of Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan and Comrade Waheed Olojede, NLC Chairman, Oyo State led the discussion.Join us again tomorrow, August 5th as we discuss the roles of youths in politics and governance.Never forget, the office of the citizen is the highest office in the land! Tweet at @EiENigeria using #OfficeOfTheCitizenWatch Out for #OfficeOfTheCitizen in Anambra, Kano & Abuja coming soon!

Fela’s 20 Years Remembrance

August 2, 2017 marked the 20 years remembrance of the death of the afrobeat legend and human rights activist, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. He used his music to express his revolutionary political ideas against repressive governments. He was an active citizen during his lifetime. What will people remember you for?#OfficeOfTheCitizen #GetInvolved #FelaRememberance

Office of the Citizen with Chude Jideonwo: Not Too Young to Run – and So What?

Let’s start from the beginning – I am completely in support of the #NotTooYoungToRun campaign. The campaign is based on a bill before the National Assembly that seeks to alter sections 65, 106, 131, 177 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) – to reduce the age qualification for several political offices; the office of the President from 40 years to 30 years; Governor 35 to 30, Senate 35 to 30, House of Representatives 30 to 25 and State House of Assembly 30 to 25. The bill also seeks to mainstream independent candidacies. The only problem with this goal is to the extent that it might be, at best, a cosmetic solution to a structural problem.

Nigeria’s problem is not the age of its leaders. Nigeria’s problem is the quality of its leaders, of any age…Read More  

Class Action Updates

1. Are you an unmetered customer of Eko and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Companies having inflated estimates billing?Click to join the class action lawsuit or send your Name, LGA/LCDA, Last Estimated Bill and DISCO Account Number to 09023555335.The suit came up for hearing on Friday, July 14, 2017 and was adjourned to Monday, October 30, 2017.2. On Wednesday, September 14, 2016 a Lagos-based consumer rights lawyer, Olumide Babalola, filed a class action suit at the Lagos High Court for himself and on behalf of all the subscribers of the GSM operators who might have received the unsolicited calls and messages from the telecommunication companies in Nigeria.Judgement has been reserved for Wednesday, October 4, 2017.

#BBOGMarchesToTheVilla

The Bring Back Our Girls Abuja Family marched to the Aso Villa on Tuesday, August 1st. The BBOG family demanded for continuous progress in the release of the remaining 113 #ChibokGirls and all abducted by Boko Haram. They expressed their dissatisfaction towards government’s action on recent kidnappings including the police women, University of Maiduguri lecturers, NNPC officials and other victims.The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo sent Babafemi Ojudu, Special Assistant to the President on Political Matters to deliver his message to the BBOG family. He assured the #BBOG family that rescue efforts are ongoing to rescue the #ChibokGirls, policewomen and others abducted.Chibok Girls:             276 abducted.             57 escaped.              3 found.              103 released.              5 infants with our girls.             19 parents dead.                    We are still missing 113!Lend your voice in your own way or join our gatherings:Abuja – Unity Fountain, Daily, 5 - 6pmLagos – Falomo Roundabout, Ikoyi, Saturdays, Noon – 1pmLagos – Ejigbo Local Council Area, Opposite NNPC, Ejigbo, 2nd & 3rd Saturdays, 11am – 1pmSubscribe to get periodic updates.

#NigeriaDecides2019 is Around the Corner!

Local Government elections in Kwara & Akwa Ibom; gubernatorial elections in Anambra, Ekiti & Osun and the 2019 elections are around the corner – have you registered to vote??

SYE Updates

The Federal High Court Abuja, on Thursday, July 27th fixed Monday, August 7, 2017, to hear the suit that stopped Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from proceeding with the recall process of Dino Melaye, Senator representing Kogi West. The suit which was initially adjourned till September 29th will be heard on August 7th.

Week in Review - August 4, 2017

Youth Governance Dialogue Series

The Youth Development Centre of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library is hosting the 2nd Edition of the Youth Governance Dialogue with the theme ‘Youth Building Peace’.This edition is organized to mark the International Youth Day on Saturday, August 12, 2017.To register, send your name, email address, phone number and location by e-mail to [email protected] or SMS/WhatsApp 0817 277 9988.Registration closes on Monday, August 7, 2017.

There is vacancy for a position at EiE Nigeria   

Have a great weekend!

The EiE Nigeria Team