EiE Nigeria Weekly Update Friday, September 20, 2019

Don’t be Silent!

September 20, 2019 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

Friday, September 20, 2019 EiE Nigeria Weekly Update

"If you are neutral in situations of injustice,you have chosen the side of the oppressor."- Desmond Tutu (South African Cleric and Nobel Laureate)

 #StopTheKillings in Rivers   

On Wednesday, September 18th, the Rotary Women, Port Harcourt in partnership with over 70 organizations staged a peace walk against the serial killing of women in Rivers State. They called for an end to the unacceptable trend in the state.We urge the Nigeria Police to ensure the arrested suspect is thoroughly investigated and made to face the full weight of the law.#StopTheKillings

 #OfficeOfTheCitizen Activated   

Active citizens under the aegis of The Coalition for Revolution (CORE) staged a peaceful protest on Wednesday, September 18th over the unlawful arrest and continued detention of Omoyele Sowore, Agba Jalingo and Olawale Adebayo. The coalition and active citizens demand their immediate release and others still unjustly detained.

 #OfficeOfTheCitizen On Radio   

On #OOTCPlateau, active listeners gave feedback on the #OfficeOfTheCitizen radio program. Click to catch up on the conversation.

You can follow the conversations on the #OfficeOfTheCitizen radio programs in 25 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.

Please share reports and help bring the missing home!Is a family member or friend missing? Submit a report.

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Research and Admin Fellowship  

Front Line Defenders is now accepting applications for the Research and Admin Fellowship, Africa. Apply.

Have a great weekend!The EiE Nigeria Team