Nigeria, Nov. 3 -- The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has called for renewed efforts to protect civic space, strengthen the rule of law and promote democratic accountability in Nigeria, warning that growing pressure on democratic values could have dire consequences for the nation's development.

The Executive Director of CHRICED, Comrade Zikirullahi M. Ibrahim, made the call in Abuja on Monday during the organisation's 20th anniversary lecture, which focused on reclaiming civic space, the rule of law, democratic accountability and the future of citizen participation in Nigeria.

The anniversary event, held at the Armed Forces Officers' Mess and Suites, Asokoro, Abuja, brought together civil society leaders...