ABUJA, NIGERIA – October 11, 2024 – The Executive Director of Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ, an anti-corruption and human rights activist has been elected as the Co-Chair of UNCAC Coalition Board, a global network dedicated to advancing the implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption. His election follows his successful tenure as a two-time Vice Chair […]
The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) wishes to appreciate all those who contributed in one way or the other to the success of the MANTRA Project, a vehicle used by ANEEJ to monitor the utilization of $322.5million recovered loot in Nigeria. We attribute the success first, to God Almighty. The collaborative role of State actors was remarkable. […]
BY HUSSEIN ADELEYE The political atmosphere in Edo State has become tense following the September 21, 2024 governorship election. The election, which saw the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Asue Ighodalo contesting against the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has now become the subject of an election petition tribunal. The dispute revolves around allegations of electoral irregularities […]
BENIN-CITY, NIGERIA….In a recent interview aired on “This Morning on ITV” on September 30, 2024, titled “Post-Edo 2024 Election: Agenda Setting for the Incoming Administration,” ANEEJ Executive Director, Rev. David Ugolor, provided key insights into the Edo State governorship election and outlined a strategic roadmap for the incoming administration of Governor-elect Senator Monday and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa. Rev. Ugolor […]
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA… As the Edo State governorship election has come to a close, producing a winner, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Director of ANEEJ and anti-corruption expert, Rev. David Ugolor, appeared live on various TV interviews (ITV and AIT) to share his thoughts and insights on the election’s outcome and the expectations for the incoming governor-elect. Rev. Ugolor acknowledged […]
A KEYNOTE ADDRESS DELIVERED AT THE CLOSE OUT PROGRAMME OF SCALE TITLED SCALE LEGACY SUMMIT: CELEBRATING OUR IMPACT, OPENING NEW DOORS HELD AT NAF CONFERENCE CENTRE, ABUJA ON 25TH SEPTEMBER 2024 By Otive Igbuzor, PhD, Founding Executive Director, African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD), Abuja. Protocols The challenge of development is arguably one of the greatest challenges […]
The Edo State Civil Society Situation Room (ESSR), was established by five organisations: The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) Caritas, Benin, Conference of Non-Governmental Organisations (CONGOs), Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) Caritas, Uromi and Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Edo State Chapter. We had our secretariat and […]
Benin City, Nigeria… On 21st September 2024, the Edo State Civil Society Situation Room (ESSR), having its secretariat at the Justice Development and Peace Centre (JDPC), Benin City deployed 50 domestic observers and 190 citizen observers to the field to observe the off season Edo State Governorship election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) across 11 out of […]
BENIN CITY, EDO STATE. September 17, 2024… Ahead of the Edo State governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024, five candidates have committed to implement targeted transparency, accountability and anti-corruption framework if elected Governor. The five candidates equally committed to a peaceful election. The commitment was made during the civil society interactive dialogue session with political parties and their gubernatorial […]
Shun Violence, ANEEJ, Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room Urge Edo Residents Benin City, Edo State. September 16, 2024…. Ahead of the Edo State governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024, the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) and the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room have urged Edo residents to shun violence and support a peaceful election. ANEEJ Executive […]