Peace and Democratic Governance

Nigeria's Information-Freedom Triumph

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President Goodluck Jonathan casts his vote for president in Ogbia district
01/17/2012

After an 11-year struggle to pass the Freedom of Information bill, a quest to bring greater accountability and transparency in public service ends in a landmark law.

In February 2011, Nigeria’s House of Representatives responded to Nigerians’ call for greater transparency and accountability by passing the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill by a voice vote with no dissents. A Senate vote concurred the next month.

My Vote Fit Change Naija

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My Vote Fit Change Naija screenshot
01/13/2012

A movie by Youngstars Foundation featuring popular Nigerian actors, including star comedian, Julius Agwu, to highlight the importance of the April 2011 Elections and how the vote could check bad to ensure better service to the community such as improved healthcare, clean water, good roads, etc.

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International Disability Day Marked with Advocacy and Symposium

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USAID Mission Director Dana Mansuri and Governor Tanko Al-Makura
Governor Tanko Al-Makura and others at the march to the National Assembly
12/14/2011

On December 6, 2011, USAID implementing partner, International Republican Institute, and the Nigerian National Human Rights Commission supported the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) to commemorate the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities with advocacy activities.  A peaceful walk to Nigeria’s National Assembly was held by JONAPWD to present a petition calling for the swift passage of the Disability Bill into law.  Present during the walk was the Governor Tanko Al- Makura of Nasarawa state and Senator Bode Olajumoke, w

Advocacy Awareness and Civic Empowerment (ADVANCE)

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Nigerian civil society organizations have a powerful voice and their advocacy efforts continue to be very successful. However, these organizations continue to face challenges due to weak capacity.  Most national advocacy civil society organizations (CSOs) have small membership bases and weak links to local associations, resulting in missed opportunities to support better-informed media coverage of critical policy issues and to promote balanced, objective coverage of controversial topics.

Media Support for Strengthening Advocacy Good Governance and Empowerment (MESSAGE)

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A well-trained media improves citizens’ understanding and participation in the democratic process, particularly on development issues, such as education and health care, transparency and accountability in governance, and better delivery of basic services.

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