Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) operating in Nigeria have been advised to embrace the tenets of democracy in their services to the society to build a virile nation.
Hon. Victor Obuzor, Chairman of, the House Committee on Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Development Matters gave the advice during a meeting with CSOs and development partners, organized by the Policy Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), in Abuja
The Committee Chairman noted that there is a disconnect between the general actors among CSOs and the lawmakers due to some bill regulations “because if there is true cohesion, we will be adjusting some of our laws”.
“CSOs often see the enactment of laws that have to do with them as being witch-hunted. If they participated before enacting these laws, they would be doing it together in building the nation.
“I am so emotional about Nigeria. A healthy relationship between CSOs, development partners, and the government will only yield good fruit, and advocacy, transparency, and accountability are also very key,” he said.
Obuzor then called on individuals and groups to support national interest as against group aspiration.
On his part, Mathew Ayebakuro, of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), British High Commission, urged the National Assembly to play the hero in sustaining the tempo of participatory democracy, while CSOs should continue to promote accountability in democracy.
“We are humbled to be part of this and we want to see how NASS will continue to play this role in strengthening the nation’s democracy.
In a remark, the Executive Director PLAC, Dr Clement Nwankwo, called for synergy between the legislature and the CSOs to achieve transparency and accountability in governance.
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