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Friday, July 19, 2019 EiE Nigeria Weekly Update

“Our greatest challenge to national security is the ideathat anyone can get away with anything.” - Chidi Odinkalu(Lawyer & Human Rights Activist)

Police Restrict Protests in Abuja  

The Nigeria Police has restricted all protests in Abuja to Unity Fountain, citing security reasons. Read more

#StopTheKillings in Rivers  

Active citizens in Port Harcourt protested the violent killings in Rivers State yesterday, July 18th. The Nigeria Police denied the protesters entry to Isaac Boro Park the designated convergence point.

Despite the intimidation, they remain unflinching in their demand for better security in the state as 152 people have been killed in the state in the last 3 months.

 Senate Extends Investigation on Elisha Abbo  

The Senate Committee set up to investigate Mr Elisha Abbo’s case on assault was supposed to present a report of findings on Tuesday, July 16th. ItIt has been postponed till Wednesday, July 24th due to the sensitivity of the issue and delay in police investigation.

Download a template to engage the committee members.

 Obasanjo Writes President Buhari  

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo in a statement on Monday, July 15th, expressed his dissatisfaction with the state of insecurity in the country and advised President Buhari to form a coalition to address insecurity.

Is President Obasanjo right on the state of insecurity?

 When will President Buhari send his ministerial list to NASS?  

#OOTCRadio resumed in Akwa Ibom State on Tuesday, July 16th.You can follow the conversations from the #OfficeOfTheCitizen radio programmes.

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.

We will keep demanding until our girls are brought BACK & ALIVE!#EducationIsNotACrime #BringBackOurGirls #5YearsTooLongAbuja – Unity Fountain, Daily, 5 – 6pm

Lagos - Noon – 1pm

Have a great weekend!The EiE Nigeria Team