EiE Nigeria Weekly Update Friday, February 21, 2020

Let’s talk Governance and #OpenNASS

February 21, 2020 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

Friday, February 21, 2020 EiE Nigeria Weekly Update

“Active and involved citizenry is the action plan to make Nigeria great.”- Charles Omole (Political Strategist and Author)

23 days and we are 10!!!Click and stand a chance to win a ticket to the gala dinner and get updates!

 Luxury Cars Amidst Multidimensional Poverty   

Despite federal government’s intent to take $22.7 billion loans, the Federal House of Representatives members ordered for 400 Toyota Camry 2020 model cars at N12.6 million excluding shipping, import duty and other clearing charges and taxes. Recall that EiE, SERAP, BudgIT and over 6,000 citizens are still in court against the plan by Senate to spend N5.5bn on luxury cars in 2019. According to a report by Punch, it appears the Senate has bought the vehicles. Engage your reps to #OpenNASS! 

 Jalingo is Released   

Agba Jalingo was finally released after perfecting his bail conditions on Monday, February 17th. The next adjourned date for the suit against him is April 6th, 7th and 8th.

Join us and our amazing lineup of speakers at this year’s #SMWLagos.

#OOTC on Radio  

On #OOTCAbeokuta, Akingbade Soleye of Child Protection Network discussed citizens’ expectations from the Ogun Transition Committee. Catch up on the conversation.You can follow the conversations on the #OfficeOfTheCitizen radio programs in 3 states.Never forget, the Office of the Citizen is the highest office in the land!Tweet at @EiENigeria using #OfficeOfTheCitizen to be a part of the conversation.

The reason provided by the authorities have been for crime and insecurity. The reality is different with the new estates, luxury residences and offices that have cropped up in these areas.  The dispossession of the poor for the redevelopment of prime land for the wealthy. Read more.

We remain unflinching in our demand for the remaining 112 #ChibokGirls, Leah Sharibu, Alice Ngaddah and other kidnapped victims.#EducationIsNotACrime #BringBackOurGirls #5YearsTooLong

Abuja – Unity Fountain, Daily, 5 – 6pm

Lagos - Noon – 1pm

Ikoyi (Every Saturday) – Falomo Roundabout, Ikoyi.

Ejigbo (2nd & last Saturdays) - 64, Adewale Adenuga Street, Orilowo Bus stop via Binta International School.