PERUSE - Friday Newsletter January 15, 2022

We Are The Change We Seek!

January 15, 2022 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

Saturday, January 15, 2022

“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change we seek.” 

- Barack Obama

(44th President of the United States of America)

Dear Active Citizen,

Welcome to the new year and another chapter of great insights and taking progressive steps towards achieving the Nigeria of our dreams.2022 has begun in earnest, beckoning us to shed the temporary cloak of festivities and tackle pertinent national issues.

This year precedes the 2023 general elections where we will have an opportunity to once again decide those who will steer the affairs of government in different elective offices. We also have 2 off-cycle governorship elections—Ekiti and Osun gubernatorial races—which will hold on June 18th  and July 16th, respectively.

222 days after President Buhari banned Twitter, he lifted the ban on Wednesday, January 13, 2022. Even some MDAs claimed to have missed engagement on the platform and were quick to announce their welcome back after a long break. Kudos to those of us who never left when the road was rough! 

The election game has also begun! Our political gladiators have started making their moves. Some politicians have already started announcing their 2023 ambitions.

Therefore, this is a year to fully occupy the #OfficeOfTheCitizen as we consciously exercise our rights and responsibilities in ensuring that those who are elected and appointed to serve are persons of integrity.

Invariably, we must  do the following:

  • Exercise our right to RSVP - Register to vote| Select credible candidates| Vote not fight| Protect your vote.

  • Stay involved in our respective communities and encourage others to participate in politics and governance.

  • Sign credible petitions (online and offline).

  • Volunteer our time and resources to amplify messages that foster democratic consciousness.

  • Support causes that promote real change.

The Office Of The Citizen is fully maximised when you have your PVC. So, if you are yet to register to vote, start the process today.

You can donate to support our work this year as we focus on elections!

Let’s make 2022 count!Enjoy the rest of the week.The EiE Nigeria Team