The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) says Nigeria has recovered over 5 billion United State dollars in the last 25 years in assets recovery. The Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani) made this known during the launch on six assessments of national implementation of the Common African Position on Asset Recovery (CAPAR) in Abuja. Rafsanjani said Nigeria …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has commended President Bola Tinubu for instructing the Attorney General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi to ensure the immediate release of the minors detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests across Nigeria. This directive was announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mallam Mohammed Idris, who confirmed the President’s commitment to reuniting …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has issued a strong condemnation of the continued detention and reported maltreatment of minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests. The organisation expressed deep concern following reports that several detained children, some under the age of 15, collapsed due to malnutrition inside a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday . The minors have …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed profound concern over the recent Federal High Court ruling that restricts the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other financial institutions from releasing monthly allocations to the Rivers State Government. In a statement by CISLAC’s Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, he warned that judicial decisions of this nature pose a …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to show greater commitment in addressing Nigeria’s socio-economic and political challenges. The organization emphasized the need for genuine dialogue and decisive action as the nation marks its 64th Independence Anniversary. In a statement signed by CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, the group expressed concern over the unfulfilled …

The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC),Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, has praised the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for initiating an investigation into the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) over allegations of misappropriating N90 billion in Hajj subsidies. In a statement, Rafsanjani described the widespread looting during the recent Hajj exercise as …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has applauded President Bola Tinubu for his appeal to the protesting masses to embrace dialogue. The group’s commendation was contained in a statement released on Sunday, 4 August by its Executive Director, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani. CISLAC noted that the president’s appeal to the protesters to suspend further street demonstrations and embrace dialogue showed …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on protesters to maintain peace and avoid the destruction of properties amid growing concerns that the demonstrations have been hijacked by criminal elements and political actors with nefarious intentions. In a statement by the Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, the organization expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged the Nigerian government to set a clear timeframe for addressing citizens’ grievances rather than merely attempting to suppress protests. Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, emphasised the need for decisive action on pressing issues such as inflation, unemployment, corruption, insecurity, and the erosion of institutional integrity. “Inflation, unemployment, corruption, and …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has strongly criticised the recent removal of Senator Ali Ndume as the Senate’s Chief Whip, accusing the Senate under Senator Godswill Akpabio’s leadership of stifling dissent and undermining democratic representation. In a statement by its Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, CISLAC condemned Ndume’s removal, stating that it demonstrates a trend of silencing …