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Friday, May 17, 2019 EiE Nigeria Weekly Update

"The problem with Nigeria is not the lack of institutions but the challenge has always been that the existing institutions have under-performed or have been hijacked, domesticated and used for certain group interests."- Femi Falana (Lawyer & Human Rights Activist)

 #OpenNASS: Join the Lawsuit on the N4.68bn ‘Welcome Package’   

469 members of both legislative houses of the National Assembly will get N4.68 billion as their ‘Welcome Package’ immediately after the inauguration of the 9th Assembly. SERAP, EiE, BudgIT and active citizens will file a lawsuit to challenge the legality of the payment.Active citizens! Click to join the suit.

Metering Made Easy   

The Meter Asset Provider (MAP) scheme has kicked off!You can now go to your various DISCOs to pay for your meter. Meters would be installed 10 working days after payment.Visit your DISCO office for more information.#LightUpNigeria

 #NigeriaMourns:  Bandits Killed Another 6 in Zamfara   

On Sunday, May 12th, bandits killed six members of the Civilian Joint Task Force in Shinkafi local government, Zamfara State.If our elected leaders fail to address insecurity in Nigeria, we have a duty to say #EnoughIsEnough. Join the National Day of Mourning on Tuesday, May 28th to remember all victims of violent killings across the country.#EndTheKillings 

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 #KogiDecides & #BayelsaDecides Postponed   

INEC has postponed Kogi and Bayelsa governorship elections to Saturday, November 16th.Stay tuned for information on debates! #RSVP

 Leah Sharibu Turned 16 in Captivity   

Tuesday, May 14th marked Leah Sharibu's 16th birthday and 449th day in captivity. This is a painful milestone, but we shall keep demanding for her release and other kidnapped victims.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