Imagine leading an organisation committed to serving your community, but being held back by regulations you don't fully understand.
You have the passion. You have the ideas. You have people depending on your work.
Yet registering your organisation feels overwhelming. Compliance requirements seem like a maze. Opportunities pass by because your organisation isn't fully compliant.
That was the reality for many civil society organisations across Nigeria.
One participant from Akwa Ibom summed up the transformation best:
"The most significant benefit was that I was able to register my organisation with CAC, obtain my SCUML certificate without hassle, and consequently open my organisation's bank account."
It's a simple story, but one that reflects something much bigger.
Over the last three years, the Strengthening a Community of Practice to Improve the CSO Regulatory Environment in Nigeria project has worked with civil society organisations, regulators, lawmakers and other stakeholders to make Nigeria's civic space more enabling, collaborative and resilient.
The result is not just stronger organisations. It is stronger relationships, greater confidence, improved compliance, and a growing community of civic actors working together to strengthen democratic governance.
Now, it's time to share what we've learned.
We invite you to the Closeout, End-of-Project Evaluation Report and Civic Space Dashboard Launch, where we'll unveil the evidence, stories and innovations that emerged from this journey.
What to expect
- The End-of-Project Evaluation Report: Discover the key findings, lessons learned and recommendations from three years of strengthening civic space across seven Nigerian states.
- The Civic Space Dashboard: Experience a new data platform that brings together insights on Nigeria's civic space, supporting evidence-based advocacy, informed policymaking and stronger civic action.
- Conversations about Next Steps: Join civil society leaders, government representatives, development partners, researchers, the media and governance experts as we explore what it will take to build a more enabling environment for civil society in Nigeria.
Every stronger organisation begins with one breakthrough.
Every stronger civic space begins with people choosing to work together.
Join us as we celebrate the progress we've made, reflect on the challenges ahead, and continue building a Nigeria where civil society can thrive.