The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has condemned the recent arrest and subsequent release of Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, Executive Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), by officers of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit. In a statement by its Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, CISLAC described the incident as a clear …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed worries over the federal government action for re-awarding the Abuja-Kaduna highway contract to Infoquest Nigeria Limited, an inactive company according to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, CISLAC called for an immediate investigation into the procurement process and those involved, …

The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr. Alhassan Yahaya, has called for a deeper partnership between the media and civil society to advance democracy and governance. This call was made during his visit to the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) Headquarters in Abuja, where both parties explored ways to strengthen their collaboration. In his welcome address, …

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 …