European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria

27/08/2026

What really happens before a bill becomes law?

For Eseimokumo Albert Tony, the EU-funded PLAC Legislative Internship Programme turned that question into first-hand experience inside the National Assembly.

Her biggest takeaway? Young people cannot just talk about change. They need to understand the process, show up and contribute.

Her journey in three words: Enlightenment. Growth. Perception.

Read: https://bit.ly/EU-PLAC_Eseimokumo_Albert

The legislative process can seem distant from the young people whose lives are shaped by the laws and policies it produces. Eseimokumo Albert Tony’s

26/08/2026

Ahead of the 2027 General Elections, we are working with Nigeria’s electoral umpire to strengthen the electoral inclusion of internally displaced persons.

With EU support, stakeholders are advancing practical measures to improve access to voter registration, PVC collection, electoral information and voting.

Displacement should not mean disenfranchisement.

15/08/2026

Every voice counts. Every woman’s participation matters.

Our gender team was on the ground across Osun State, observing women’s participation and inclusion throughout the electoral process as unfolded.

15/08/2026

Democracy is best understood from the ground.

Our observers visited polling locations in Orisunbare Village, Alajue II in Ede South, Edunabon in Ife North and Ile-Ife, gaining first-hand insight into voter participation and the conduct of polling during .

15/08/2026

Saw something? Report it. Heard something? Report it.

It is not too late to report violence, vote-buying, intimidation, threats against journalists or other electoral misconduct during .

Call or WhatsApp the Election Report Point:

0706 825 8595 | 0707 116 4610

15/08/2026

Members of our EU-SDGN gender team were on the ground at polling units across Osun State, observing women’s participation and inclusion in the electoral process as unfolded.

15/08/2026

Every voter should be able to participate.

Members of our EU-SDGN cohort are in the field observing accessibility and the participation of persons with disabilities as progresses.

15/08/2026

Our component focusing on media is in the field, observing media coverage and the flow of information as progresses.

The team is tracking how the election is reported and identifying misinformation that could undermine public confidence.

15/08/2026

Brenda Anugwom, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Women Trust Fund, our EU-SDGN cohort member leading on gender-related issues, shares an update on women’s participation and inclusion ahead of .