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Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)

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Foundation at Grantees meeting

Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani), Executive Director, CISLAC (front: right) flanked by the staff of MacArthur Foundation at Grantees meeting organized by the Foundation Headquarters in Chicago

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A courtesy call to the NSCDC Headquarters

Executive Director of CISLAC/TI-Nigeria, Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani) (right) with Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, during a courtesy call to the NSCDC Headquarters in Abuja.

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Multi-Stakeholder Approach in Promoting Accountability & Investments in the SDGs

Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani (middle) flanked by other national and international participants at a side event of #UNGA73 themed "Multi-Stakeholder Approach in Promoting Accountability & Investments in the SDGs" organised by CISLAC in New York, United States of America.

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Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani) at the Centre for Africana Studies, Johns Hopkins University, Washington DC, with the Senior Director, Africa Program, National Endowment for Democracy (NED), Dave Peterson (right); and former USA

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Dissemination workshop

CISLAC, in collaboration with Transparency International (TI) held a dissemination workshop today on the Synthesis Report: Analysis of Integrity Risks in Complex Humanitarian Crises

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Speaker of the House of Representatives

Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila (middle) flanked to his left by Mufuliat Funjabi, CEO, women Trustfund; the Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani); and to his right by Executive Director of Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), Clement Nwankwo; Samson Itodo, Executive Director, YAIGA, after a targeted meeting by selected CSO leaders with the Speaker to discuss current human rights concerns in the COVID-19 period at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja.

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Rally to protest the rejection of Gender Bill Constitution

Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani), Executive Director of CISLAC, flanked to his right by Prof. Jibrin Ibrahim, Prof Jibrin Ibrahim, Senior Fellow at Centre for Development (CDD), during an organised rally to protest the rejection of Gender Bill Constitution by the National Assembly.

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Participants in group photo at a side event of the 63rd Session of the United Nations Commission for the Status of Women (UN CSW63) organised by Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) in New York, United States of America.

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Courtesy visit to enhance working on CRIMJUST project

Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani) (right) during a courtesy visit to Commissioner of Police also Head of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Abuja, Garba Baba Umar, to enhance working on CRIMJUST project, presently implemented by CISLAC.

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Exchanging pleasantries with the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General

Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani) exchanging pleasantries with the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Mrs. Amina Mohammed at a High Level event in Abuja.

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During a strategic visit to CISLAC Head Office in Abuja.

Executive Director CISLAC, Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani) (4th from right) flanked to his right by Country Director of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), Dr. Vladimir Kreck and Head of Analysis and Consulting Division, KAS, Dr. Fischer-Bollin, during a strategic visit to CISLAC Head Office in Abuja.

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Protest organised by coalition of CSOs in Abuja

Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani) leading a protest organised by coalition of CSOs in Abuja to demand President Muhammadu Buhari’s assent into the Electoral Bill

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Discussion on current human rights concerns in the COVID-19 period

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila (middle) flanked to his left by Mufuliat Funjabi, CEO, women Trustfund; the Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani); and to his right by Executive Director of Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), Clement Nwankwo; Samson Itodo, Executive Director, YAIGA, after a targeted meeting by selected CSO leaders with the Speaker to discuss current human rights concerns in the COVID-19 period at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja.

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The Executive Director Auwal Musa Rafsanjani with president of Georgia
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Daniel Eriksson is the CEO of Transparency International in Berlin.
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Delia Matilde Ferreira Rubio is the board chair of Transparency International (TI). While Samuel Kaninda is TI's the Regional Advisor for West and Central Africa.
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CISLAC is a non-governmental, non-profit, advocacy, information sharing, research, and capacity building organisation. Its mission is to strengthen the link between civil society and the legislature through advocacy and capacity building for civil society groups and policy makers on legislative processes and governance issues. CISLAC was integrated as a corporate body (CAC/IT/NO22738) with the Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on the 28th December 2006. Prior to this incorporation, however, CISLAC had actively been engaged in legislative advocacy work since 2005. The organisation is also compliant with the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2007. The organisation reports to SCUML, any transaction that is above One thousand dollars, detailing the payee, purpose and the other KYC (KnowYour Customer) requirements. This is done on a weekly or monthly basis depending on the volume of transactions and to ensure appropriate compliance with anti-money laundering laws.

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It is very essential for every GOE to find a way to raise their revenue. The ratioanale for the financial circular 2023 speaks to the goals of improving revenue, ensuring accountability, transparency and prudence in managing financial resources.

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On Tuesday 19th March 2024, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) in partnership with @frc_ng (FRC) with support from @CAID_Nigeria organized a one day Policy dialogue on implementation of presidential directives on the 50% automatic deduction from IGR of government…

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POLICY DIALOGUE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE ON THE 50% AUTOMATIC DEDUCTION FROM IGR OF GOVERNMENT OWNED ENTERPRISES

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On Wednesday 27th March 2024, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), in collaboration with Transparency International Defence and Security Project with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, convenes a civil society dialogue to Civil Society on Anti-Corruption in Defence & Security, driven by civil society at national and state levels on anti-corruption in the defence and security sector financial management, gender & operational disparities) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. This aim of the workshop is to equips CSOs to advocate for a more accountable, responsive, and efficient defence sector for Nigeria faces complex security threats. A stronger defence sector, free from corruption, is vital to protecting our nation. ️This event is a crucial step towards improved defence & security oversight. Let's work together for a safer Nigeria!#DefenceSecurity #AntiCorruption #CSO #Nigeria #TI #Netherlands #CISLAC Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani ... See MoreSee Less
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Exciting News!Over the past eight weeks, a group of students has embarked on an enlightening exchange program where they virtually explored Nigeria's rich history and its connections with the United States. 📚Led by (16) JPS scholars, eight scholars from Lead British International School Abuja, and Prudence City College Lagos, they've delved into the similarities and differences between the two nations, gaining invaluable insights along the way. 🎓As part of their itinerary, they also have the privilege to learn firsthand from the team at CISLAC about their impactful work in supporting Civil Society organizations and strengthening legislative processes in Nigeria. 💼By the end of the meeting, these scholars were equipped with the knowledge become exemplary ambassadors in their respective commun#cislac🌟#exchangeprogramn#GlobalCitizenshipitiAuwal Ibrahim Musa RafsanjaniRafsanjani ... See MoreSee Less
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The 50% automatic deduction directive which was conveyed through a Finance Circular dated December 28 2023, and endorsed by the Honourable Minister for Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy - is part of the architecture for enhanced revenue flow to the Federal Government (FG). ... See MoreSee Less
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It is very essential for every GOE to find a way to raise their revenue. The ratioanale for the financial circular 2023 speaks to the goals of improving revenue, ensuring accountability, transparency and prudence in managing financial resources. ... See MoreSee Less
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