The Civic Space in Nigeria: Before and Beyond Covid-19

This baseline report sheds some light on the historical trajectory of the Nigerian civic space, particularly before and post-COVID

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 10 January 2020

• Country: Nigeria
• Document Type: Country Report
• Theme: Governance and Conflict, Health
• Authors: Ibezim-Ohaeri, V, Ibeh, Z

Abstract

This baseline report sheds some light on the historical trajectory of the Nigerian civic space, particularly before and post-COVID, highlighting the emerging constraints and disruptions to political systems, and their consequential effects on the spaces for civil society and democratic engagement in the country.

This work is part of the Action for Empowerment and Accountability (A4EA) Research programme

Citation

Ibezim-Ohaeri, V. and Ibeh, Z. (2020) ‘The Civic Space in Nigeria: Before and Beyond Covid-19’, Baseline Report, Lagos: Spaces for Change

Link

The Civic Space in Nigeria: Before and Beyond Covid-19

Published 10 January 2020