PERUSE - Friday, October 29, 2021

The Good, the Bad & the Ugly!

October 29, 2021 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Friday, October 29, 2021

“Our greatest challenge to national security is the idea thatanyone can get away with anything.” - Chidi Odinkalu(Nigerian Human Rights Activist)

Nigeria Bleeds

Dear Active Citizen,In October 2021, at least 75 people were killed in Imo, Sokoto, Niger, Kogi and Katsina States. This is beyond tragic! How many can we count? These are not just figures, they were once living people, with dreams and aspirations of a better tomorrow.How long will our government keep quiet?

Be Wise, Protect Yourself

Do not forget that Covid-19 is real and still in Nigeria. Protect yourself by getting vaccinated. Also, observe all precautionary guidelines.

#AnambraDecides2021: 8 Days Away!

PVC collection will commence on Monday, November 1st, in Anambra. In a bid to also improve electoral integrity, INEC has announced that the Commission will use Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) as a way to reduce human interference in the electoral process. BVAS is an all-in-one technology that will be used for voter accreditation on Election Day which replaces the Smart Card Reader, and also serves as the INEC Results Viewing Device (IReV Device) to be used for election results upload on Election Day.Beyond fingerprint authentication during the accreditation process, BVAS also allows facial authentication of voters.Guys, let's make these little electoral victories worth the implementation.

Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) is still ongoing. Click to start the online registration and visit INEC state or LGA offices nationwide to complete your physical registration.Turn your rants into action! Stay ready with your PVCs and vote!

#ThursdayTalks

Fam! October #ThursdayTalks was a special edition, as it marked the one year memorial of the #EndSARS movement. The conversation addressed the subject of trauma and how Nigerians can find healing from the traumatic ordeals faced from institutions of power, particularly the Nigeria Police Force. Missed the conversation? Catch up.To access highly subsidised post-trauma care and treatment by trusted experts, visit our mental care help site.

Are you a social innovator?The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) at the Wits Business School, South Africa, is calling for applications to the Innocent Chukwuma African NGO Leadership Transition Fellowship Program (ICLTFP). Learn more.Do not forget to refer your friends and families who are so inclined.

Have a great weekend!The EiE Nigeria Team