The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) joins the nation in solemnly commemorating this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day, paying heartfelt tribute to the gallant men and women who sacrificed their lives for Nigeria’s peace, unity, and sovereignty. In a statement signed by CISLAC’s Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani), the Centre called on the government and all stakeholders …

Diezani: CISLAC urges transparency in $52.88m repatriated assets, lauds collaboration The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has commended the repatriation of $52.88 million in recovered assets linked to former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, by the United States government. CISLAC praised the collaboration between the Nigerian and US governments in achieving this milestone and stressed the need for …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International in Nigeria expresses deep concern over the lingering socio-economic challenges that plagued the nation throughout 2024 urges reforms in critical sectors in 2025. The organization also calls on the current administration to implement rapid and holistic measures to address citizens’ plights and meet their expectations moving forward. In a Press statement signed …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed serious concerns regarding the 2025 Federal Budget of Restoration, urging the Federal Government to prioritize transparency, accountability, and alignment with the needs of Nigerians. In a statement by its Executive Director, Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani), CISLAC cautioned against budget padding and the inclusion of questionable allocations, such as funds designated for …

The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, has condemned the alarming state of hunger and desperation in Nigeria, emphasizing the devastating impact of poor governance and an inadequate response to rising poverty levels. Reacting to the tragic stampedes that claimed dozens of lives across the country during food distribution events, Rafsanjani described …

The Civil Society Legislative and Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has lamented how corruption has continued to undermine developmental sectors in the country and called for urgent attention. In a press statement on the International Anti-Corruption Day, which was commemorated on Monday, CISLAC’s Executive Director, Mallam Auwal Musa Rafsanjani said: “Corruption continues to plague every sector of Nigeria’s socio-economic and political landscape, …

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 …