Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- It is gratifying that since the return of democracy in 1999, Nigeria as a country with vast potential and equally significant governance challenges, has witnessed remarkable strides in strengthening the link between civil society and the legislature.

At the forefront of this transformation stands the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), a beacon of hope, advocacy, and policy engagement that has consistently reinforced democracy through legislative advocacy, civic education, and capacity-building initiatives.

For nearly two decades since its inception in 2005, CISLAC has played a pivotal role in ensuring that Nigeria's legislative process is more participatory, responsive, and accountable and also opera...