This advisory document is designed to provide guidance to sub-national governments and regulators within Nigeria on the critical issue of freedom of association at the sub-national level. It outlines the importance of protecting this fundamental right and offers recommendations for promoting a conducive environment form associations, organizations, and groups to flourish.
The advisory document focuses on sub-national governments’ roles in safeguarding freedom of association, ensuring compliance with national laws, and fostering collaboration with civil society. It also provides a set of recommendations aimed at promoting and protecting this fundamental right.