Tag: TRANSPARENCY

Univ. Don challenges FG to strengthen democracy though improved credibility, transparency, of polls

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Professor Alewo Johnson-Akubo, the Vice Chancellor (VC), Salem University Lokoja, has urged the Federal Government to strengthen the nations democratic process by improving the credibility and transparency of elections in the country. Johnson-Akubo, made the call on Wednesday in Lokoja during the 2023 Law Week of Lokoja Chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Johnson-Akubo, in a lecture paper titled: Nigerian democracy: The journey so far from 1999 till date, noted that the nations democracy had come a long way with many challenges desiring urgent and acceptable solutions. The VC…

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FOI: Why el-Rufai Must domesticate Act – NGO

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Transparency and Accountability in Totality Initiative (TinT), given reasons why  Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmed el-Rufai and members of the State House of Assembly must domesticate the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act in the state before the end of his tenure in May. Musa Suleiman, the FoI Project Officer, TinT, the mother body of Follow Taxes and Shin Kun Sheda made the call in Kaduna while addressing. He said the measure will institutionalize Open Government Partnership (OGP) by ensuring citizens access to information in the state.…

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Aisha Buhari tasks new NCWS leadership on women unity

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has called for unity of all womens groups in the country. Buhari gave the charge when she received the newly-elected 15th National Executive Members of the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) led by its President, Lami Lau, at the State House, Abuja. She said the body was recognised for its ability to unite the diverse women groups across the country. President, as you know, the task of uniting women groups of different interests under one umbrella may be overwhelming. Especially, when each of these groups…

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