STRUCTURE OF THE SITUATION ROOM
The Situation Room has a Convener, who is Dr Y.Z. Ya’u, the Executive Director of Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD); and also has two Co-Conveners – Mimidoo Achakpa, Executive Director of Women’s Rights to Education Programme (WREP) and Franklin Oloniju, Executive Director of Life and Peace Development Organization (LAPDO)
Membership of Situation Room cuts across a wide range of CSOs from the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. Each member brings a particular asset to the Situation Room ranging from grassroots outreach/access, access to government, civic education, legislative advocacy, electoral reforms, social media and access to security structures/architecture.
Situation Room’s Secretariat is hosted by Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC). The Secretariat provides programmatic and administrative support to the activities of the Situation Room.
Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)
The Centre for Democracy and Development is committed to advancing democratic governance, sustainable development, and social justice. Through research, advocacy, and engagement, they strive to promote the values of democracy, good governance, and human rights. Their initiatives include conducting comprehensive research, advocating for policies that support democratic principles, and empowering individuals and institutions through capacity-building programs. The center envisions a world where democracy thrives, human rights are respected, and development is equitable and enduring.