Rights Conversations Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:26:06 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1976173 en-us © 2026 Rights Conversations yes 56889eb0-47ff-5cfb-9b6b-03aa9c553379 PLAC episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) PLAC https://storage.buzzsprout.com/pa3ncwabh2058ej679o4ihv698z2?.jpg Rights Conversations https://www.buzzsprout.com/1976173 Is Nigeria Hard or Are We Just Adulting? Is Nigeria Hard or Are We Just Adulting? In this light yet insightful episode, the 2025 PLAC interns reflect on the everyday challenges of living and navigating opportunities in Nigeria. From employment and governance to civic participation and personal growth, they discuss whether the struggles young Nigerians face are systemic or simply part of “adulting.” Packed with relatable insights and thoughtful conversations, this episode invites listeners to rethink life, responsibility, and resilience in the Nigerian context.

]]> In this light yet insightful episode, the 2025 PLAC interns reflect on the everyday challenges of living and navigating opportunities in Nigeria. From employment and governance to civic participation and personal growth, they discuss whether the struggles young Nigerians face are systemic or simply part of “adulting.” Packed with relatable insights and thoughtful conversations, this episode invites listeners to rethink life, responsibility, and resilience in the Nigerian context.

]]> PLAC Buzzsprout-18661969 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 1785 4 full false Politics on a Budget: Can Young People Afford to Lead? Politics on a Budget: Can Young People Afford to Lead? In this episode, the 2025 PLAC interns explore the financial barriers that prevent young Nigerians from entering political leadership. They examine the high costs of campaigns, systemic obstacles in political structures, and the gap between youthful ambition and economic reality. Through this discussion, the interns highlight practical ways to empower young leaders and make politics more accessible to the next generation.

]]> In this episode, the 2025 PLAC interns explore the financial barriers that prevent young Nigerians from entering political leadership. They examine the high costs of campaigns, systemic obstacles in political structures, and the gap between youthful ambition and economic reality. Through this discussion, the interns highlight practical ways to empower young leaders and make politics more accessible to the next generation.

]]> PLAC Buzzsprout-18661956 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 1712 3 full false Understanding Women Inclusion and the Special Seats for Women Bill Understanding Women Inclusion and the Special Seats for Women Bill In this episode, the 2025 PLAC interns unpack the importance of women’s political inclusion in Nigeria and explore the proposed Special Seats for Women Bill. The discussion highlights the challenges women face in accessing political offices, examines how special seats could increase their representation in the legislature, and considers the broader impact on democracy and policymaking. Fully produced by the interns, this episode provides insights into creating a more gender-inclusive political system.

]]> In this episode, the 2025 PLAC interns unpack the importance of women’s political inclusion in Nigeria and explore the proposed Special Seats for Women Bill. The discussion highlights the challenges women face in accessing political offices, examines how special seats could increase their representation in the legislature, and considers the broader impact on democracy and policymaking. Fully produced by the interns, this episode provides insights into creating a more gender-inclusive political system.

]]> PLAC Buzzsprout-18661951 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 1712 2 full false Rethinking Representation in Nigeria’s Legislature: Where Are the Youths and Women? Rethinking Representation in Nigeria’s Legislature: Where Are the Youths and Women? In this episode, the 2025 PLAC interns take the lead in exploring who truly has a voice in Nigeria’s legislature. They dive into the barriers that limit youth and women’s participation in politics, examine why progress on inclusive representation has been slow, and share fresh ideas on how under-represented groups can have a stronger impact in lawmaking. Thoughtful, insightful, and entirely produced by the interns, this episode challenges listeners to rethink representation and envision a more inclusive democracy.

]]> In this episode, the 2025 PLAC interns take the lead in exploring who truly has a voice in Nigeria’s legislature. They dive into the barriers that limit youth and women’s participation in politics, examine why progress on inclusive representation has been slow, and share fresh ideas on how under-represented groups can have a stronger impact in lawmaking. Thoughtful, insightful, and entirely produced by the interns, this episode challenges listeners to rethink representation and envision a more inclusive democracy.

]]> PLAC Buzzsprout-18661942 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 1798 1 full false Proliferation and Duplication of Government Agencies in Nigeria Proliferation and Duplication of Government Agencies in Nigeria Proliferation and Duplication of Government Agencies in Nigeria

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]]> PLAC Buzzsprout-16310547 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000 1397 full false Demanding Accountability from Elected Representatives in Nigeria: The Youth Perspective Demanding Accountability from Elected Representatives in Nigeria: The Youth Perspective Demanding Accountability from Elected Representatives in Nigeria: The Youth Perspective

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]]> PLAC Buzzsprout-16294515 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000 1293 full false A Conversation on Women Political Inclusion A Conversation on Women Political Inclusion A Conversation on Women Political Inclusion

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]]> PLAC Buzzsprout-16287008 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000 1661 full false Impact of the current economic crisis on Nigerian youths Impact of the current economic crisis on Nigerian youths Impact of the current economic crisis on Nigerian youths

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]]> PLAC Buzzsprout-16287006 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000 1652 full false Promoting Peace and Security through Women’s Leadership and Political Participations Promoting Peace and Security through Women’s Leadership and Political Participations Buzzsprout-14939087 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1559 full false Gender Based Violence in Nigeria and Legislative Intervention Gender Based Violence in Nigeria and Legislative Intervention PLAC Buzzsprout-14105452 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1816 full false What does the National Budget mean for Young People? What does the National Budget mean for Young People? PLAC Buzzsprout-14105438 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000 1150 full false Youth and Open Parliament: Suggestions for the Legislature in Engaging Young People Youth and Open Parliament: Suggestions for the Legislature in Engaging Young People PLAC Buzzsprout-14105430 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000 1271 full false Looking at Youth Centred Bills Introduced so far in the 10th NASS Looking at Youth Centred Bills Introduced so far in the 10th NASS PLAC Buzzsprout-14105416 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000 1320 full false Youth Political Power and Engagement beyond Elections Youth Political Power and Engagement beyond Elections PLAC Buzzsprout-14105399 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000 1160 full false Improving Access to Criminal Justice in Nigeria Improving Access to Criminal Justice in Nigeria The seventh episode of PLAC's Rights Conversations features Oluwafunke Adeoye, Executive Director of Hope Behind Bars, discussing the topic, 'Improving Access to Criminal Justice in Nigeria.'  She dissects Nigeria's criminal justice system including the legal framework of fundamental human rights, effectiveness of Legal Aid and the need for reform of Nigerian custodial centres. In addition, she speaks on the incidence of police brutality and measures to enhance access to criminal justice in Nigeria, including the role of the judiciary.

Hope Behind Bars Africa is a non-profit organisation working to galvanise change in Nigeria's criminal justice system using data, technology adoption and policy advocacy. 

]]> The seventh episode of PLAC's Rights Conversations features Oluwafunke Adeoye, Executive Director of Hope Behind Bars, discussing the topic, 'Improving Access to Criminal Justice in Nigeria.'  She dissects Nigeria's criminal justice system including the legal framework of fundamental human rights, effectiveness of Legal Aid and the need for reform of Nigerian custodial centres. In addition, she speaks on the incidence of police brutality and measures to enhance access to criminal justice in Nigeria, including the role of the judiciary.

Hope Behind Bars Africa is a non-profit organisation working to galvanise change in Nigeria's criminal justice system using data, technology adoption and policy advocacy. 

]]> PLAC Buzzsprout-13984645 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000 1561 full false Examining Environmental Protection in Nigeria Examining Environmental Protection in Nigeria The sixth episode of PLAC’s Rights Conversations features Priscilla Achakpa, Executive Director of Women Environmental Programme (WEP) Nigeria, discussing the topic, ‘Examining Environmental Protection in Nigeria’. She delves into the effects of global warming and climate change in Nigeria and the impact of these on the rights of individuals; the effectiveness of legal instruments, including the Climate Change Act on environmental protection. She also discusses the role of government and civil society in addressing environmental challenges.

Priscilla has served as Special Adviser to Amina Mohammed, a former Minister of Environment in Nigeria and the current Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations. She also represents Nigeria in several international fora on environmental issues. 

]]> The sixth episode of PLAC’s Rights Conversations features Priscilla Achakpa, Executive Director of Women Environmental Programme (WEP) Nigeria, discussing the topic, ‘Examining Environmental Protection in Nigeria’. She delves into the effects of global warming and climate change in Nigeria and the impact of these on the rights of individuals; the effectiveness of legal instruments, including the Climate Change Act on environmental protection. She also discusses the role of government and civil society in addressing environmental challenges.

Priscilla has served as Special Adviser to Amina Mohammed, a former Minister of Environment in Nigeria and the current Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations. She also represents Nigeria in several international fora on environmental issues. 

]]> PLAC Buzzsprout-13306248 Fri, 28 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0100 2429 full false Promoting Issue Based Campaign and Advocacy ahead of the 2023 General Elections Promoting Issue Based Campaign and Advocacy ahead of the 2023 General Elections In this episode of our Governance Conversation, our guest Mr Austin Aigbe shares his thoughts on the topic "Promoting issue based campaign and advocacy ahead of the 2023 General Elections.

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]]> PLAC Buzzsprout-12988760 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0100 1142 full false Agenda Setting for the 10th Assembly: How can citizens better engage the Legislature Agenda Setting for the 10th Assembly: How can citizens better engage the Legislature As the 9th Assembly winds down, the focus and attention of  Nigerians is now drawn to the 10th Assembly. 

It is important to x-ray the performance of the outgoing assembly while also giving an insight into what the legislative agenda could be for the incoming assembly.

In this podcast, Dr Otive Igbuzor shares his opinion on the performance of the 9th Assembly and Agenda setting for the 10th Assembly

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It is important to x-ray the performance of the outgoing assembly while also giving an insight into what the legislative agenda could be for the incoming assembly.

In this podcast, Dr Otive Igbuzor shares his opinion on the performance of the 9th Assembly and Agenda setting for the 10th Assembly

]]> PLAC Buzzsprout-12902431 Tue, 23 May 2023 14:00:00 +0100 2213 4 full false Protecting the freedom of expression and the rights of journalist Protecting the freedom of expression and the rights of journalist In the fourth episode of Rights Conversations, Agba Jalingo, Publisher of Cross River Watch speaks on what the Freedom of Expression and Rights of Journalists entail. Jalingo has dedicated his journalism career to holding government officials to account. He details his experiences in the course of his work, particularly the high incidence of arrests and detention he has suffered in the hands States forces controlled by public officials who are the focus of his criticism and demand for accountability. Jalingo is dedicated to remaining on this path against all odds, in order to promote democratic and transparent governance in Nigeria.

]]> In the fourth episode of Rights Conversations, Agba Jalingo, Publisher of Cross River Watch speaks on what the Freedom of Expression and Rights of Journalists entail. Jalingo has dedicated his journalism career to holding government officials to account. He details his experiences in the course of his work, particularly the high incidence of arrests and detention he has suffered in the hands States forces controlled by public officials who are the focus of his criticism and demand for accountability. Jalingo is dedicated to remaining on this path against all odds, in order to promote democratic and transparent governance in Nigeria.

]]> PLAC Buzzsprout-12130017 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000 1592 full false Assessing PLAC’s Legislative Internship Experience Assessing PLAC’s Legislative Internship Experience PLAC Buzzsprout-11910505 Wed, 21 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000 1605 full false The “Japa Syndrome” and Governance failure in Nigeria The “Japa Syndrome” and Governance failure in Nigeria PLAC Buzzsprout-11910495 Wed, 21 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000 1731 full false The importance of women inclusion in governance The importance of women inclusion in governance PLAC Buzzsprout-11884168 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000 864 full false The menace of vote buying and lack of electoral accountability The menace of vote buying and lack of electoral accountability PLAC Buzzsprout-11884164 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000 1949 full false Youth mobilization and voter engagement Youth mobilization and voter engagement PLAC Buzzsprout-11884151 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000 1219 full false Citizens Expectations of Candidates Citizens Expectations of Candidates PLAC Buzzsprout-11884144 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000 986 full false Challenges to Improve Women Representation Post 2023 General Election Challenges to Improve Women Representation Post 2023 General Election PLAC Buzzsprout-11884116 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000 739 full false CSOs Engagement with Constitution Amendment CSOs Engagement with Constitution Amendment PLAC Buzzsprout-11884102 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000 1082 1 full false Gender Rights Protection in Nigeria Gender Rights Protection in Nigeria In the third episode of Rights Conversations, gender rights activist and  Secretary General at Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA), Saudatu Mahdi, MFR, speaks on Gender Rights Protection in Nigeria. The conversation delves into the subject of gender and the essence of  protecting persons who are vulnerable by reason of their gender identity and the roles assigned to them by societal standards and values. It also explores the concept of gender equality and factors that give rise to gender-based discrimination. Mahdi discusses the reality of pursuing justice for victims of gender-based violations and the struggles encountered in advocating for the enactment of gender rights protection laws.

 

Saudatu Mahdi, MFR, is Secretary General at WRAPA. WRAPA works to advance and protect the rights of women as provided by relevant laws, policies and treaties, through an approach that entrenches respect for the human dignity and inclusion of women in decisions that affect them and their community. 

]]> In the third episode of Rights Conversations, gender rights activist and  Secretary General at Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA), Saudatu Mahdi, MFR, speaks on Gender Rights Protection in Nigeria. The conversation delves into the subject of gender and the essence of  protecting persons who are vulnerable by reason of their gender identity and the roles assigned to them by societal standards and values. It also explores the concept of gender equality and factors that give rise to gender-based discrimination. Mahdi discusses the reality of pursuing justice for victims of gender-based violations and the struggles encountered in advocating for the enactment of gender rights protection laws.

 

Saudatu Mahdi, MFR, is Secretary General at WRAPA. WRAPA works to advance and protect the rights of women as provided by relevant laws, policies and treaties, through an approach that entrenches respect for the human dignity and inclusion of women in decisions that affect them and their community. 

]]> PLAC Buzzsprout-11586777 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +0100 2947 3 full false Safeguarding Economic and Social Rights in Nigeria Safeguarding Economic and Social Rights in Nigeria The second episode of PLAC’s podcast series, Rights Conversations is out! In this episode, social and economic rights expert and Executive Director of Center for Social Justice (CENSOJ), Eze Onyekpere provides insight into the subject of socio-economic rights. He discusses Nigerian laws and international instruments that guarantee this set of rights. The episode further explores the factors that affect citizens’ quality of life within the Nigerian context, as well as the responsibility of the government to drive policies that ensure that its citizens have access to the best quality of life possible. Onyekpere encourages Nigerians to persevere in their struggle to ensure the protection of their rights.

]]> The second episode of PLAC’s podcast series, Rights Conversations is out! In this episode, social and economic rights expert and Executive Director of Center for Social Justice (CENSOJ), Eze Onyekpere provides insight into the subject of socio-economic rights. He discusses Nigerian laws and international instruments that guarantee this set of rights. The episode further explores the factors that affect citizens’ quality of life within the Nigerian context, as well as the responsibility of the government to drive policies that ensure that its citizens have access to the best quality of life possible. Onyekpere encourages Nigerians to persevere in their struggle to ensure the protection of their rights.

]]> PLAC Buzzsprout-10986216 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0100 1157 2 full false What are Human Rights? What are Human Rights? In this episode, human rights expert, Abiodun Baiyewu discusses the meaning of human rights, as well as Nigerian laws and international instruments  that guarantee human rights. She also discusses various categories of rights and  the state of human rights protection in Nigeria. This episode further explores the nature and extent of the rights provided in Chapter 2 and Chapter 4 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution. Baiyewu calls people to rise to the responsibility of recognising and respecting the rights of others before demanding government’s protection of human rights. 

 

Abiodun Baiyewu is the Executive Director of Global Rights Nigeria. Global Rights is an international human rights organisation, building the capacity of underserved communities in Nigeria for participatory governance. Global Rights works to achieve the protection, promotion and fulfillment of human rights through good governance. 

]]> In this episode, human rights expert, Abiodun Baiyewu discusses the meaning of human rights, as well as Nigerian laws and international instruments  that guarantee human rights. She also discusses various categories of rights and  the state of human rights protection in Nigeria. This episode further explores the nature and extent of the rights provided in Chapter 2 and Chapter 4 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution. Baiyewu calls people to rise to the responsibility of recognising and respecting the rights of others before demanding government’s protection of human rights. 

 

Abiodun Baiyewu is the Executive Director of Global Rights Nigeria. Global Rights is an international human rights organisation, building the capacity of underserved communities in Nigeria for participatory governance. Global Rights works to achieve the protection, promotion and fulfillment of human rights through good governance. 

]]> PLAC Buzzsprout-10556869 Wed, 04 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100 835 1 full false Trailer - Rights Conversations Trailer - Rights Conversations Welcome to Rights Conversations! This is a Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) Podcast Series dedicated to discussing the issues of human rights.


Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay

]]> Welcome to Rights Conversations! This is a Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) Podcast Series dedicated to discussing the issues of human rights.


Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay

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