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Friday, August 27, 2021

“This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in, unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in.” - Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (1858-1919) 26th President of the United States

Dear Active Citizen,

The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has risen sharply in Lagos. According to the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the state has recorded an increase in positive cases from 7% in July to 12.1% as of

August 21, 2021.

COVID-19 is real! Remember to use your nose mask, and observe all COVID-19 protective guidelines.

Anambrarians, Are You Ready for a New Governor?

Are you resident in Anambra State? The governorship election is scheduled to take place on

November 6, 2021

, hence, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the devolution of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) to the 326 wards of the state. This is to enable fresh voters and those who wish to transfer their registration to Anambra State, or from one part of the state to another, to complete the process.

Physical registration in Anambra will be suspended by INEC from September 5th, 2021 until the elections are over. Online registration will continue.

Anambrarians, take advantage of this opportunity so that you can vote.

If you reside in other states and have not registered in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, click here to begin the process. Visit your state INEC or LGA offices, if you have not completed the physical registration.

What is a Life Worth in Nigeria?

On August 24, 2021, terrorists attacked the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) in Afaka, Kaduna State, killing 2 officers (Lt. Cdr. Wulah and Flt. Lt. CM Okoronkwo), and abducting Major Christopher Datong. According to SBM Intelligence, this is the fourth security breach of the NDA in the last three years, including an incident in late 2019 where up to 150 cows were rustled from the grounds of the NDA.Remember, the NDA is located just a few metres away from the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka, Kaduna State, where 39 students were abducted by terrorists on March 11, 2021. Thankfully, all 39 students have since been released.On the same day that the NDA was attacked, 35 people were reportedly killed in Yelwa Zangam, a community in Jos North LGA of Plateau State. Active citizens, where is the outrage? These problems are not going to fix themselves, except we all stay demanding. Sòrò Sókè o! Enough is Enough!

#ThursdayTalks - BudgIT @ 10  

In this month’s edition of #ThursdayTalks that held yesterday, August 26th, the focus was on BudgIT’s impact within Nigeria's civic-tech space in the last ten years. It was themed ‘The Journey, the Travails and Successes.'It was indeed an insightful conversation with Oluseun Onigbinde (Director, BudgIT Foundation), and Joseph Amenaghawon (Program Coordinator, Economic Justice, OSIWA).The moderator was Iyanuoluwa Bolarinwa (Senior Programme Officer, BudgIT). Did you miss it? Watch here.

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is offering 25 young African women the opportunity to join the second cohort of the African Young Women Leaders (AFYWL) Fellowship Programme (2021 - 2022).The application deadline is September 14, 2021.

Have a great weekend!The EiE Nigeria Team