Tag Archives: CAPPA

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned in very strong terms what it described as the shameful victimisation and suspension of three young students, namely Ayodele Aduwo, Mide Gbadegesin, and Nice Linus, by the University of Ibadan (UI) in Oyo State for simply holding placards that read “No To Fee Hike” during a students’ gathering last year. …

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…also demands apology from police, creation of victims’ compensation fund, counselling centre   Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned in strongest terms the senseless massacre of over 200 persons in Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, decrying the cold indifference of federal and state authorities and the paralysis of security forces …

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As Nigeria marks the 32nd anniversary of the historic June 12, 1993, election and 26 years of uninterrupted civilian rule, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to fulfil the long-standing promises of democracy. In a statement signed by CAPPA’s Media and Communication Officer, Robert Egbe, the organisation decried the rising …

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On World Food Safety Day 2025, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on governments at all levels to implement policies that promote healthy, indigenous diets and discourage the widespread availability and consumption of ultra-processed foods (UFPs), which are linked to Nigeria’s rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) burden. CAPPA, in a statement, warned that UPFs – often excessively high …

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As part of activities to mark the 2025 World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, has been officially declared Nigeria’s first smoke-free city. The historic announcement was made by the Chairman of Ado-Ekiti Local Government, Hon. Bosun Osaloni, at a commemorative event organized by the Ekiti State Ministry of Health. Under the new policy, smoking is …

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The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has raised concerns over the lack of transparency surrounding a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Lagos State Government and the Belstar/ENKA consortium aimed at rehabilitating and expanding water infrastructure in the state. In a statement signed by Robert Egbe, CAPPA’s Media and Communications Officer, the organization criticised the government …

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The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the federal and state governments to prioritise the welfare of Nigerian workers by implementing a living wage across all sectors. The call was made in a statement commemorating International Workers’ Day 2025. In the statement signed by its Media and Communications Officer, Robert Egbe, CAPPA commended Nigerian workers for …

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Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Lagos State government for making significant strides towards funding critical water infrastructure across the state, particularly the Adiyan II Water Treatment Plant. In a statement made over the weekend and signed by Robert Egbe Media & Communications Officer, CAPPA, the steady progress on the project—12 years in the making—demonstrates that …

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Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Nigerian federal and state governments to adopt comprehensive healthy food policies to reduce exposure to ultra-processed foods, tobacco, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), and excessive salt consumption. In a release signed by Robert Egbe, Media & Communications Officer of CAPPA, the organization made this call as the world observes World Cancer …

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