Enhancing Civic Space Engagement for Civil Societies and Persons with Disabilities and the marginalised
Caritas Nigeria participated in a two-day workshop organized by the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) with support from USAID/SCALE. The two-day event was held on the 2nd and 3rd of November, 2023, at the Ibeto Hotel, Gudu, as well as the Radiance Spring Hotel, Gudu, Abuja.
Promoting Transparency and Fairness in External Funding
In the pursuit of promoting transparency and fairness in external funding, Caritas Africa in conjunction with Caritas Nigeria on the 6th of October, 2023 had a round table discussion in Katsina-Ala Diocese on the topic: “Transparency in the utilisation of externally borrowed funds and equity in the allocation of special drawing Rights: The position of faith-based and other Non-state actors in Nigeria. The Department of the Foundation for Justice, Development, and Peace (FJDP) Katsina-Ala Diocese mobilised participants across the board, ranging from the Muslim community and other religious denominations and some relevant stakeholders to foster a way forward. The objective of this gathering was to engage faith-based leaders and stakeholders in a collaborative effort to ensure that external funding is utilized in a manner that aligns with the principles of transparency and fairness. Transparency in the management of funds is crucial to uphold the trust and confidence of the public. This becomes even more imperative when external funding is involved, as it comes from sources outside the immediate community or organization. Ensuring that these funds are utilized for their intended purposes is of utmost importance to both the donor and the recipient. One of the key outcomes of the meeting was the establishment of clear guidelines and procedures for the management of external funding. These guidelines ensure that funds are allocated and disbursed in a fair and transparent manner. Additionally, mechanisms were put in place to monitor the utilisation of funds and to hold accountable those responsible for their management. The Catholic Bishop of Katsina-Ala Diocese Most. Revd Isaac Bundepuun Dugu in his keynote address appreciated all the guests for honoring the invitation through FJDP. He thanked the IMAMS and other Pastors present; the team from Caritas Nigeria ably led by Mr. Joseph Nkamuke Lead Good Governance Unit, Ashi Waves FM Radio Katsina-Ala, Catholic Star newspaper, and Daily Asset newspaper. He encouraged the FJDP Coordinator to make sure that this collaboration with the other blocks does not only stop but should be strengthened for more discussions in the future. He lauded the importance of the topic for discussion and outlined some causes for the setbacks in the country such as; bad leadership, natural disasters, and poverty not mindless of the statement of the Catholic Bishops to the G7 leaders, that about 149 million people are suffering from food insecurity and urged all to continue to work for the good of all. The meeting ended on a happy note with lessons learned for a better society.
2023 General Elections Observation Report: Church’s Role in Good Governance
28th July 2023, Caritas Nigeria through the support of CAFOD and Catholic Relief Services, unveiled the 2023 General Observation Report at the Country office in Abuja.
2023 General Elections Observation Report: Promoting Good Governance with Caritas Nigeria
Join us for the presentation of the 2023 General Elections Observation Report, as we delve into principles and practices that promote transparency, accountability, fairness, and inclusivity in decision-making processes.
Post-election Press Briefing from Gboko Situation Room
Caritas Nigeria team working with the Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) coordinated Election Observation in the North Central geopolitical zones of the country and gave a press conference on the 21st March 2023, in Gboko as part of the outputs from the Situation Room for the March 18 gubernatorial election and State House of Assembly elections.
Post-election Press Briefing from Enugu Situation Room
Caritas Nigeria team working with the Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) that coordinated Election Observation in the South East and South-South geopolitical zones of the country gave a press conference today March 21, 2023, in Enugu as part of the outputs from the Situation Room set up in Enugu for the March 18 gubernatorial election.
Post Election Press Conference
A copy of the Post National Elections Interim Press Statement Issued by the Caritas Nigeria/JDPC Situation Room at 02.30 pm, 27th of February, 2023.
Situation Room Preliminary Report
The Election 2023 Situation Room issued a Preliminary Report on Saturday, February 25, 2023, which was delivered via a Press Conference by the Executive Secretary of Caritas Nigeria.
Unveiling the 2023 Election Situation Room
To kick-start activities for a smooth election observation of the 2023 General Elections in Nigeria, the Executive Secretary and CEO of Caritas Nigeria in what is a tradition at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria since the return of democracy in Nigeria has unveiled the 2023 Election Situation Room to serve the purpose.
Press Statement on 2023 General Elections
The Executive Secretary and CEO of Caritas Nigeria, Rev Fr Uchechukwu Obodoechina unveils today, February 24, 2023, the Situation Room of the 2023 General Elections.
The exercise goes with a Press Statement on the 2023 General Elections.
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