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Friday, April 22, 2022

“There is a place for talking and criticism. But there is also a place to let our ACTIONS do the talking.”

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Fela Durotoye

(CEO, Gemstone Group)

Dear Active Citizen,Who said our voices don't matter?The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Lekki Concession Company Limited, (LCC), has halted the recommencement of toll collection at the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge indefinitely. This decision was communicated in a statement signed by the Managing Director of LCC, Yomi Omomuwasan.Active citizens! This is a victory for all of us but we cannot rest on our oars. Our demands are clear - Governor Sanwo-Olu must make public the White Paper on the Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality and the implementation plan for the recommendations.Lend your voice. Sign the petition here.#NoJusticeNoToll 

High Cost of Nomination Forms

The two major political parties in Nigeria - the All Progressives Congress (APC) & the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have announced the cost for Nomination and Expression of Interest forms for the 2023 elections. The APC pegged the presidential form at N100 million and the PDP pegged it at N40 million.Active citizens, how many youths can afford these exorbitant fees? Abi they are wyening us ni!This system does not provide a fair playing ground for all potential candidates. It only gives room for incumbents, those who have benefited from political patronage and the rich. Active citizens, our mode of party politics can change but we must begin to get involved in the decision making even at the political party level. 

Have You Confirmed Your CVR Registration?

INEC has announced that 44.6% of registrations between June and January are invalid and will not be included in the Register of Voters. Active citizens, if you registered for your PVC

between June 28, 2021 and January 14, 2022

, click here to confirm the status of your registration.If you are yet to begin your registration, kindly visit cvr.inecnigeria.org to get started or visit the nearest INEC registration centre close to you.

Media Reported Killings in Nigeria  Q1: January - March 2022

According to Section 14 (2)(b) of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution (as amended), “the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government”.Active citizens, we must continue to demand that the government prioritise the lives of its citizens.

Stay safe this weekend.The EiE Nigeria Team