PWAN’S ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2021
In 2021, PWAN demonstrated operational resilience after the downturn of 2020 and was faced with ongoing global and national impacts. PWAN was able to navigate the year with the help of a focused strategic plan, strong leadership model, and the professionalism and experience of its staff. We strengthened our work processes as an organization and showcased the promotion of more accountable and...Read More 0
PWAN’S POLITICAL MENTORSHIP AND BOOTCAMP PHOTOBOOK 2
The results and appointments following the 2019 general elections, led to a decline in the representation of women at the Federal, State, and Local levels of government compared to the previous administration. 2,970 women were on the 2019 electoral ballot, representing only 11.36% of nominated candidates. Of this number, 60 women are currently in office representing about 4% of elected...Read More 0
AMAC ANTI-CORRUPTION STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN (2021-2022)
PWAN and the Transparency and Accountability Practitioners (TAPs) carried out a general diagnosis survey to assess certain of the Area Council’s vulnerabilities to corruption. The survey listed the services that the local government provides, and asked respondents to rank (1) the level of monopoly that the Area Council has over service provision; (2) Area Council staff’s discretion in making...Read More 0
ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN AMAC (IN-DEPTH DIAGNOSIS REPORT)
In May and June 2020, PWAN and TAPS held a workshop with the local government’s selected junior and senior staff in order to identify root causes to the vulnerability to corruption rating in the general diagnosis and also to suggest solutions to the root causes. The workshops focused on the four service categories (Licenses and Permits, Control and Inspection, Public Procurement of Goods...Read More 0
FACT SHEET: COURT JUDGEMENTS THAT IMPACT THE POLICE ACT AND REGULATIONS
When Laws and Regulations are made it is vital to ensure that there are not incompatible with the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and other Laws in force. All court decisions on various provisions should be taken into account to ensure conformity. DownloadRead More 0
FACT SHEET: THE INNOVATIONS OF THE POLICE ACT 2020
The new Police Act brings about innovations which would impact the police institution and the administration of criminal justice in Nigeria. The Act repeals the Police Act CAP P19 LFN 2004 and enacts the Nigerian police Act 2020 to provide a more effective and well organised police force driven by principles of transparency and accountability in its operation and management of its resources...Read More 0
FACT SHEET: GENDER DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES IN THE NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE
In a quest for different security experiences and priorities, the United Nations Security Council in the year 2000 adopted Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 to create a gender-equal, gender-sensitive, and gender-responsive security sector. The efforts at gender mainstreaming in peace and security have been accompanied by state-level attempts to increase the participation of women in the security sector....Read More 1
CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Recruitment of a Consultant for PWAN’s 2020 Annual Report Opening Date: December 21, 2020 Closing Date: December 28, 2020 The Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN) is a women led non-governmental organization dedicated to enhancing citizens participation and improving security governance in Nigeria and West Africa broadly, As a women...Read More 0
NARRATIVE REPORTS ON THE ASSESSMENT OF NUMAN AND DEMSA LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
The administration of Local governments in Nigeria has been faced with challenges despite being the third tier of government and the closest to the citizens. With 774 LGAs across the country, it has become increasingly difficult to differentiate between the duties of States and even the Federal Government as a whole, which has led to ineffectiveness and inefficiency of basic service delivery....Read More 0
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF YOUNG WOMEN FOR POLITICAL LEADERSHIP BOOTCAMP Interested persons must be female Nigerians between the ages of 25years – 35 years. Must be passionate about good governance. Must be willing to complete the program (maximum of six months). Priority will be given to candidates who reside in Bauchi, Borno, Cross River, Edo, Enugu, Ekiti, Imo, Kebbi, Kwara, Niger, Ondo,...Read More 6