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Friday, May 10, 2019 EiE Nigeria Weekly Update

“The abuse of political power is not as important as the loss of lives,there is a process for curing the abuse of institutions.” - Babatunde Fashola (Minister of Power, Works & Housing)

 Appeal Court Upholds Oyetola as Osun State Governor   

Yesterday, May 9th, The Court of Appeal, Abuja nullified the victory of Ademola Adeleke at the Osun State Governorship Election Tribunal which declared him the winner of the September 2018 governorship election.Mr. Gboyega Oyetola was affirmed as the duly elected governor of Osun State. Mr. Adeleke promised to appeal the judgment at the Supreme Court.

Metering Made Easy 

The Meter Asset Provider (MAP) scheme has kicked off in Lagos! You can now go to your various DISCOs to pay for your meter. Meters will be installed 10 working days after payment has been made. Click for more information.

 #NigeriaMourns:   Monarch Killed in Sokoto   

On Tuesday, May 7th, gunmen attacked Balle Community in Gudu local government, Sokoto State and killed its traditional ruler, Aliyu Ibrahim.If our elected leaders fail to address insecurity in Nigeria, we have a duty to say #EnoughIsEnough. May 28th has been tagged National Day of Mourning.  Save the date for this year’s remembrance.#EnoughIsEnough#NigerianLivesMatter

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#SAElections2019 

South Africa conducted its sixth democratic national elections on Wednesday, May 8th, since the end of apartheid 25 years ago. Counting of results is still ongoing, President Cyril Ramaphosa's party, ANC is leading in the results declared so far.

112 #ChibokGirls remain unaccounted for. Leah Sharibu and Alice Ngaddah are also in captivity.

We will keep demanding until our girls are brought BACK & ALIVE!#EducationIsNotACrime #BringBackOurGirls #5YearsTooLong

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EiE Roles 

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• Assistant Executive Director

• Media Manager

Have a great weekend!The EiE Nigeria Team