Author: BUSARI ABBAS

NNNGO Appoints New Board Members to Strengthen Governance and StrategicGrowth

Welcoming New Trustees onto the Board

NNNGO welcomes Dr Eugene Itua, Dr Gladys Ihunda, Dr Hassana Shuaibu and Alhaji Habib Isa Dutse to its Board of Trustees. They join Mr Femi Lijadu, Ms. Yemisi Ransome-Kuti, Dr Abiola Tilley-Gyado, Ms. Shade Bembatoum-Young and Otunba Dele Ajayi-Smith, long time members of the board of trustees of NNNGO.

These new members bring a wealth of experience and expertise that will enhance the Network’s mission to strengthen sector governance, support civil society organisations in navigating a challenging economic landscape and promote sustainable development in Nigeria.

Dr Eugene Itua is an environmental sustainability expert, CEO, Natural Eco Capital and the National Project Coordinator for the elaboration of Nigeria’s Long-Term Low Emissions Development Strategy (LT-LEDS). He is also the Regional Coordinator for the West Africa Capitals Hub and has served as the Policy & Advocacy Coordinator for Natural Capital in African Development Finance (NC4 ADF), an initiative by AfDB and the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership. His expertise will aid NNNGO’s new strategic priority of promoting the climate change discourse.

Dr Gladys Ihunda is the Acting Secretary/Registrar at West Africa Health Examinations Board. She attended Houdegbe North American University Benin and has had a long career working at the Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria to improve healthcare in Nigeria.As NNNGO’s first program officer at its inception, she brings institutional knowledge with expertise from working in the Nigerian public sector to support NNNGO’s engagements with government and other relevant stakeholders.

Dr Hassana Shuaibu is a senior program officer at ACE Charity who has a BSc in Human Anatomy and an MSc in Public Health and completed her PhD program in Community Education and Development. Her experience will support NNNGO’s goal to encourage more youth participation in its leadership.

Alhaji Habib Isa Dutse is a highly experienced banking and finance professional with over three decades of experience in the industry. A dedicated and established achiever in the Banking & Finance sector with great knowledge of business processes, administration and economic weathers. With a strong track record of success in various roles, including Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Human Capital Management and development. He will provide NNNGO with valuable insights garnered from his years of experience in the private sector.

Ms. Yemisi Ransome-Kuti, speaking for the board, at the just concluded annual board retreat welcomed the appointments, stating:

“We are pleased to welcome our new trustees who bring invaluable skills and experience to our board. Their insights will help us navigate a changing landscape and ensure that NNNGO continues to provide robust support to nonprofits across Nigeria”

Speaking on the appointments, Oyebisi Oluseyi, Executive Director of NNNGO, stated:

“We are thrilled to welcome these accomplished professionals to our Board. Their collective experience in governance, policy advocacy, and nonprofit management will be invaluable in guiding NNNGO’s strategic direction. As we continue to drive positive change in Nigeria’s civil society space, their leadership will help us strengthen our impact and sustainability.”

The new board members will support NNNGO’s ongoing efforts to improve nonprofit sector effectiveness, enhance transparency and accountability, and foster collaboration among civil society organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria. We remain committed to promoting a vibrant, resilient, and well-governed nonprofit sector that contributes to national development.

Technical Issues in Donor Agencies Regulatory Commission Bill HB 1568

This report analyses various issues in the Donor Agencies Regulatory Commission Bill HB 1568 and makes recommendations that the law hould be dropped.


The importance of civil society is reflected by the significant grants and donations made to them
by different stakeholders and actors within the development ladder ranging from individualseveryday Nigerians, corporate organisations, philanthropists, foundations, and multilateral organisations.


There has been significant legislative interest relating to civil society regulations since the 6th Assembly. These regulatory attempts though pushed back by civil society focused on narratives such as national security, prevention of terrorism financing, corruption,and lack of regulations. While the issues framed by these narratives are relevant and of concern to the civil society sector, to balance regulation against proper protection of institutions within civil society, none of these issues have been investigated or evidenced.

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GUIDE ON COMPLYING WITH THE PART F OF CAMA

Nonprofit governance has been in the spotlight in the last few years with increased interest in regulatory
compliance. The Part F of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) is the law guiding the formation and governance of nonprofits in Nigeria. This document is our attempt to provide a framework for improving nonprofit compliance with the Part F of CAMA. Our theory of change is centered on the assumption that good nonprofit governance serves as a strong foundation for an efficient nonprofit sector. In this document we have placed strong emphasis on how nonprofits can achieve each clause in the law, rationale for meeting them and key outcomes for the nonprofit sector.


This document is an important piece of guidance that nonprofit trustees and managers need to be familiar with. It draws on the legal requirements, established best practices and principles designed to challenge nonprofits to improve their governance and to ensure necessary systems and processes are in place in their various organisations to comply with regulations guiding the operations of nonprofits in the country, thereby helping them keep a focus on their purpose (objects).

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Precautionary Regulatory Measures

Imagine that you have just received a telephone call that a political aspirant or sitting elected official wants to give your nonprofit money to organise charitable activities for your target audience. You have always made a difference in your community and you want to do more. You think this money could be put to good use.


Because of this information you have received, you call your staff to start thinking of ideas, you are already excited and planning to meet with your potential donor. You have heard it that individual giving is the most sustainable source of funding for nonprofits.


The Nigeria Network of NGOs has prepared this advisory note to help you steer the course of receiving funding from politicians and political aspirants around this period. With the national elections around the corner, trends from the 2015 general elections saw politicians and their supporters providing support to nonprofits to hold events where aspirants can speak to large audiences or to demonstrate their
kindness and generosity to disadvantaged communities.

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Advisory Document on Freedom of Association at the Sub-National Level

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.

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State of the Sector First Half of Y2024

The survey sheds light on the enduring trends that they prioritize and the strategies they employ to influence them, as well as the challenges they face and where they feel stuck in their efforts to make an impact. Despite obstacles, the survey reveals that executives are still confident in their ability to lead high impact organizations amidst a constantly changing economy a confidence that has been hard-won.

The survey highlights 41.6% of NGOs operating on Poverty (Incl. Social Protection, Relief Efforts and SDGs), 41.1% of NGOs operating on Education (Incl. Special , Vocational, Higher, Adult, Scholarships, Alumni etc.), 38.8% of NGOs operating on Gender and Social Inclusion (Incl. Women Development/Empowerment, Gender Based Violence- Spouse Abuse Prevention), 37.9% of NGOs operating on Youth and Youth Development, 35% of NGOs operating on Economic/Community Development, 31.3% of NGOs operating on Health, 28% of NGOs operating on Democracy and Good Governance, 25.2% of NGOs operating on Civil Rights and Social Action, 22% of NGOs operating on Peace and Conflict Resolution, 21% of NGOs operating on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, 19.2% of NGOs operating on Orphanages and Shelters, 16.8% of NGOs operating on Disability, 15.4% of NGOs operating on Environment, 11.7% of NGOs operating on Information Communication and Technology, 9.8% of NGOs operating on Crime and Law Related, 9.3% of NGOs operating on Migration Issues, 6.1% of NGOs operating on Corporative/Microfinance and Philanthropy, 5.6% of NGOs operating on Religion Related and Reforms, 2.3% of NGOs operating on Trade (Incl. African Freed Trade Agreement-AfTA, Africa Trade and Opportunity Act-AGOA etc.)

Download the report to learn what organizations are experiencing, changing, and addressing.

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2022 ANNUAL REPORT – ENABLING THE NIGERIAN CIVIC SPACE, ONE ORGANISATION AT A TIME.

2022 Annual Report

The nonprofit sector remains actively engaged in charitable doings across Nigeria, playing a pivotal role in the  development of society especially in lower middle-income Nigeria. The Nigeria Network of NGOs in 2022
continued in its commitment to ensuring the growth of civic space through its many activities, projects and engagements.

In 2022, we communicated our activities with our members and other audience  groups using emails campaigns, direct emails, phone calls, text messaging, a closed WhatsApp group strictly set up for paid members, and via various social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. We used physical correspondence by sending official letters to offices of regulators and public office holders to share our publications and request for meetings to discuss the progress of the Nigerian civic space as well as the
country at large.

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2023 ANNUAL REPORT NONPROFIT SURVIVAL IN AN ECONOMIC DOWNTURN

OUR NUMBER
Our membership increased from 3,623 in December 2022 to 3,912 in December 2023. We successfully implemented 10 projects and organized 9 virtual trainings on nonprofit management courses. We engaged our audience across our social media platforms using multimedia messaging in a total of 926 posts with: 451,713 impressions and 267,556 engagements on Facebook; 211,990 impressions and 114,308 engagements on Twitter; 187,865 impressions and 94,382 engagements on Instagram.

OUR MEMBER
Trainings and workshops hosted by NNNGO in 2023 prioritized gender equality, capturing participation data and ensuring equal opportunities for both genders, different age groups (youths and adults) and ensuring
representative attendance of persons with disabilities demonstrating a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Meeting facilities and rooms were accessible to persons with disabilities, including making provisions for the participation of their support staff especially for project related workshops in line with global best practices.

NNNGO majorly communicated with its  members via emails campaigns, direct emails, phone calls, text messaging, a closed WhatsApp group strictly set up for paid members, and via various social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Policy Imperatives for Nigeria’s Medium and Long-Term National Development Plan 2022 – 2050

With its diverse and growing economy, Nigeria, which is often referred to as the giant of Africa, continues to be ranked amongst countries with the lowest economic competitiveness in view of her weak systems – political, legal, regulatory frameworks, transport, education, health, and infrastructure – coupled with growing ethnic intolerance, religious crises, insurgency, banditry, criminalities, and an overall corrupt ecosystem, thus creating a complex landscape for Nigeria’s decades of underdevelopment.

In recent years, Nigeria has seen governments taking decisions aimed at achieving economic recovery and growth through policies and incentives to ease doing business, investments in formal and informal sectors, export and import activities, boosting of agricultural programmes, and job creation – all laying a foundation for sustainable growth. The government’s long-term economic plan (Vision 20.20.20) has shaped the economy through a period of abundance, with the Economic Recovery Growth Plan (ERGP) protecting it during the nation’s period of uncertainty while providing the foundations for recovery from the 2017/2018 economic recession.

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