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Friday, July 26, 2019 EiE Nigeria Weekly Update

"Only an active citizenry can keep an elite that has lost itssense of mission from going further astray." - Pat Utomi (Nigerian Professor of Political Economy)

After 53 days in office for his second term, President Buhari sent his ministerial list of 43 nominees to the Nigerian Senate for screening on Monday, July 22nd. The Senate began screening of the nominees on Wednesday, July 24th. The earlier scheduled recess of the National Assembly has been postponed till August 2nd.

Of the 43 names, only 7 are women (16%) and President Buhari had promised 35% in female appointments in the Next Level document presented while campaigning. Youths are also excluded from the ministerial list.

Shi'ites Muslims vs Nigeria Police  

The Nigeria Police and Shi'ite Muslims had a violent clash on Monday, July 22nd. The Shi’ite Muslims were demanding for the release of their leader, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, who has been in detention since December 2015 despite a court order granting him bail in December 2016. This led to the avoidable deaths of Nigerians including a NYSC member serving with Channels TV and a senior police officer.

It is high time President Buhari changed his approach of managing this crisis and prevent further loss of lives.

 Victory for #OfficeOfTheCitizen in Puerto Rico  

Active citizens in Puerto Rico embarked on a sustained mass protest on Saturday, July 13th to demand for the resignation of their Governor, Ricardo Rossello, over a leak of insulting messages about gay people, women and hurricane victims between him and 11 top advisers.

Mr Rossello announced his resignation on Wednesday, July 24th and it will take effect on Friday, August 2nd. Protesters see this as a first step to end corruption.

In Nigeria, we can change the country when we unite!

 Boris Johnson Elected as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom  

Boris Johnson, former Mayor of London has been elected the 77th Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Mr Boris won with 92,513 votes while his closest rival, Jeremy Hunt had 46,656 votes.

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

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Have a great weekend!The EiE Nigeria Team