The Good Governance unit of Caritas Nigeria, in collaboration with the Catholic Legislative Liaison Office (CLLO), participated in a high-level training on Legislative Advocacy and Engagement in Cape Town, South Africa. Hosted by the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office (CPLO) of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference, the program aims to strengthen the Church’s capacity for driving people-centered legislation.
South Africa’s democratic journey and the vital role of the Church in creating an enabling environment for Civil Society Organizations to promote government transparency and effective service delivery were extensively explored. The curriculum covers critical advocacy techniques, including the strategic distinction between lobbying and public policy advocacy, as well as the development of research-based briefing papers. Highlighting the importance of institutional synergy, CLLO Nigeria’s representative, Utsa Ushahemba Vitalis, met with CPLO leadership to foster cross-border collaboration and also paid a courtesy visit to the Archbishop and the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Cape Town.
This week-long engagement, which was concluded on May 2, 2026, equipped our team with the specialized tools needed to champion social justice and effective governance in Nigeria.
