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 …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International in Nigeria (TI-Nigeria) has said that it is perturbed by what it described as the “undemocratic action and questionable decision by the leadership of the Senate as shockingly demonstrated in the recent unfounded suspension of the Senator Abdul Ningi”. On Tuesday, the Senate suspended Ningi, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the governments at all levels to urgently address the multifaceted challenges confronting women and girls across the country. In commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s Day, the Executive Director of CISLAC, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani highlighted the pressing issue of insecurity haunting women and girls. He pointed out that violence, …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International in Nigeria said it received with utter disappointment,the appointment of the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan to run the ministry. In a l statement, the Executive director of CISLAC, Mallam Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani said: “It is not acceptable that …