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HEDA Petitions EFCC, Urges Anti-Graft Agency to Probe TETFund Improper Contract Awards

In a recent development, The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has submitted a petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), urging an investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the contract awarded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). The petition, addressed to Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of EFCC, and […]

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Call for Judiciary Reform: Ayo Obe Urges Focus on Judges in Nigeria’s Fight Against Corruption

Nigeria’s battle against corruption has received a clarion call for judiciary reform from prominent lawyer and human rights activist, Ms. Ayo Obe. Speaking during the April Edition of the HEDA’s Monthly Advocacy Series titled “Chatting with HEDA,” Obe emphasized the crucial need to address shortcomings within the judiciary, particularly focusing on judges. Highlighting the importance […]

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Oil and Gas Divestment: Niger Delta communities call for transparency inclusion

Representatives from nine oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta region and the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) are pressing for transparency and accountability in the ongoing divestment within the oil and gas industry. The demand arose from a meeting of approximately a hundred groups and communities convened in Port Harcourt last week, […]

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HEDA Condemns Evasion of Arrest by Former Governor Yahaya Bello and conspiracy of Gov. Odidi amid Money Laundering Allegations

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has strongly condemned the evasion of arrest by former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, amidst serious allegations of money laundering amounting to N80 billion, breach of public trust, and related offenses reported by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the provocation undertaken by the […]

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Constituency Project Fraud: HEDA Tasks ICPC on Comprehensive Review, Legal Action Against Suspects

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre), a leading anti-corruption civil society organization, has charged the new leadership of Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), under Dr. Musa Aliyu (SAN) to conduct a comprehensive review of the outcomes of the Commission’s investigation under his predecessor and take legal action against […]

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Premium Times Publisher, Olorunyomi Calls for Citizen Engagement in Democracy, Sets Media Agenda for Achieving Democratic Dividends

  In a bid to bolster the democratic ethos in Nigeria, citizens have been urged to actively participate in the democratic process and stay well-informed about ongoing developments. This clarion call was made by Dapo Olorunyomi, a veteran journalist and Publisher of Premium Times, during the “Chatting with HEDA” March edition, a monthly series hosted […]

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Upcoming Event: HEDA Collaborates NHRC For 35th ACSR, Conference Focus on Oil and Gas Sector

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) are set for the 35th Anti-Corruption Situation Room (ACSR) Conference slated for Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Rivers State. The ACSR, a quarterly national advocacy event of HEDA Resource Centre to bring together policy makers and citizens […]

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Prosecutor Removal: HEDA Commends EFCC Boss, Olukoyede for Upholding Anti-Corruption Standards, Calls Increased investigations and integrity

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre), has commended the decisive actions taken by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) under the leadership of Chairman Ola Olukoyede in the pursuit of internal accountability and transparency in the anti-graft agency, therefore called for more investigations among staff across all levels in the Commission. […]

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World Recycling Day: HEDA Charges LASG, Others on Waste Management Reform

On the occasion of the 2024 World Recycling Day, the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called on the Lagos State Government to recognize waste pickers as essential contributors to recycling efforts and frontline warriors against pollution and climate change. This call to action reflects HEDA’s enduring dedication to fostering sustainable environmental […]