EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN)

What we do

Support to the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC)

The component focuses on improving the quality of electoral administration in Nigeria.

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Support to the National Assembly and Judiciary

The component is focused on achieving legislative and judicial reform in compliance with democratic principles and standards.

What we do

Support to
Political Parties

The component seeks to enhance pluralism, internal democracy and equality of opportunity in the political parties and the political party system.

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Support to Media

The component works to empower the media to promote fair and ethical coverage of the electoral process and combat hate speech and disinformation.

What we do

Support to Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

This component focuses on increasing the participation of women, youth and other marginalized groups in the political process.

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Support to Civil Society Organisations

This component aims to empower Civil Society Organisations and relevant agencies to demand for greater transparency and accountability in the electoral process and decision-making process and promote greater citizens’ participation.

Who we are

The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) is the EU’s flagship democracy support programme in Nigeria. The programme is designed to complement the efforts of the Nigerian government to improve and strengthen democracy.

Our thematic focus

The programme is articulated through six components, which are:

Support to the Independent National Electoral Commission
Support to the National Assembly and Judiciary
Support to Political Parties
Support to Media
Support to increase the participation of Women, Youth, Persons with Disabilities
Support to civil society organisations