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The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) and the
Center for Strategic International Studies (CSIS) cordially invite you to a
discussion with Members of the Nigerian National Assembly on:

Nigeria: Legislative Oversight and Accountability in

Natural Resource Management and other Areas

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

with

Hon Abike Dabiri

Chair of the House Committee on Diaspora Affairs

Hon. Uche Ekwunife

Chair of the House Committee on Environment

Senator Victor Lar

Chair of the Senate Committee on Drugs, Narcotics and Anti-Corruption

Hon. Rafeequat Arinola Onabamiro

Vice-Chair of the Committee on Women in Parliament

Hon. Simon Yakubu Arabo

Member, House Committee on Aids, Loans and Debt Management

Moderated by

Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh

Senior Associate and Regional Director for Central and West Africa, NDI

Location:

National Democratic Institute

455 Massachusetts Ave NW, 8th floor

Washington, DC 20001

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There is increasing international focus on the role of legislatures in
promoting government accountability. Nigeria is the world’s 8th larger
exporter of petroleum which makes up nearly 40% of its GDP and 80% of
government revenue. Despite this natural resource wealth, Nigeria faces
significant political and developmental challenges, including
infrastructure development, anti-corruption, and service delivery. Speakers
will discuss efforts to instill greater transparency and accountability in
the management of the country’s resources and the role of the

Nigerian National Assembly in this process.

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working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide by
promoting citizen participation, openness and accountability in government.

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organization that conducts research and analysis and develops policy
initiatives focused on defense and security; regional stability; and
transnational challenges ranging from energy and climate to global
development and economic integration.