By Favour Adinya
Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI) and Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) have concluded the Unfinished Business project in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State.
The project is a strategic initiative aimed at advancing inclusive electoral reforms, gender equity, and democratic accountability in Nigeria – supported by PAACA, PLAC, and the MacArthur Foundation.
As part of the project rollout, a series of impactful engagements were conducted in Calabar. It included a town hall sensitization meeting in Ikot Effanga Mkpa on June 6, 2025, and market sensitization campaigns at Akim Market on June 19; Watt Market on June 21, and 8 Miles Market on June 28, 2025.
BRCI noted that the activities provided a vital platform to amplify the voices of women, youths, and Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the electoral process.
Advocates emphasized the importance of implementing key policies, such as the 35% Affirmative Action, the National Gender Policy, and the Justice Uwais Electoral Reform Recommendations.
“Basic Rights Counsel Initiative is proud to contribute to a vision where every Nigerian has equitable access to participate in shaping the nation’s democracy. Kudos to Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) for leading this transformative effort,” the non-profit making organization said.
