BENIN-CITY, NIGERIA. June 10, 2024… As the continuous voter registration exercise in Edo State ended across the state, Leading pro-democracy and human rights organization, the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to put in place a continued voter registration and not for just few weeks close to election. Acting […]
The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), a core member of the Edo State Situation Room, a group monitoring the Edo State 2024 Governorship Election process, deployed field officers to observe the continuous voters’ registration (CVR) and Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection exercise across different locations in Edo State. The exercise took place across the wards in the […]
Joint press statement, June 5, 2024… As a broad coalition of civil society organisations, we call on the Federal Government of Nigeria to publish its $50 million settlement with Glencore International A.G. and ensure these funds are used transparently to benefit communities harmed by corruption. Glencore’s agreement to pay $50 million as “penalty and compensation” is a welcome recognition of […]
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. June 5, 2024… As the world marks today as World Environment Day, the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), a leading organization dedicated to eradicating poverty and promoting environmental justice in Africa, and Convener of the Peoples Annual General Meeting (AGM), a pan-Nigerian civil society coalition of over 40 organizations working on climate change issues, […]
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. May 31, 2024… Given the economic crisis in Nigeria which has forced more Deltans below poverty line,the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), a civil society organization dedicated to eradicating poverty in Africa, has called on the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, to assent to the Delta State Social Security Investment […]
On May 21, 2024, we had the privilege of hosting the US Consular General, William B. Stevens, and his team at our Secretariat in Benin City. The delegation visited to learn about the work of prominent Indigenous CSOs, celebrate their successes, and explore potential areas of collaboration. Our Executive Director, Rev. David Ugolor, alongside Rev. Father Benedict Onwugbenu of JDPC, […]
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. May 24, 2024… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has commended the Federal House of Representatives for its decisive intervention in the planned divestment of Shell and other multinational oil companies from onshore operations in the Niger Delta Region. On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, the House directed the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulation Commission (NUPRC) […]
The 3rd Peoples AGM was convened by the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) on May 20, 2024, in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. The event had in attendance 45 participants drawn from the leadership of key civil society organization from the Niger Delta including representatives of Women, youths’ groups, religious groups from host communities and the media. The […]
WARRI, NIGERIA. May 21, 2024… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), a leading organization dedicated to eradicating poverty and promoting environmental justice in Africa, and Convener of the Peoples Annual General Meeting (AGM), a pan-Nigeria Civil Society coalition of over 40 Civil Society Organisations working on issues of Climate Change has welcomed the appointment of Chief Ajuri […]
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. May 21, 2024… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ has congratulated Ms. Mary Beth Goodman on her recent appointment as Deputy Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). ANEEJ Executive Director, Rev. David Ugolor, in a statement issued in Benin City, expressed excitement over the extensive knowledge, expertise and profound commitment […]