Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:
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Economic and Social:
Citizenship and Governance
Human Rights
Humanitarian Affairs
Peace and Security
Women
Youth
Sustainable Development:
Agriculture
Capacity-building
Rural Development
Conflict Resolution in Africa:
Conflicts Resolution
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| Geographic scope: |
National
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| Country of activity: |
Nigeria
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| Millennium Development Goals: |
Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Promote gender equality and empower women
Ensure environmental sustainability
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| Mission statement: |
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| Year established: |
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| Year of registration: |
2018 |
| Organizational structure: |
Structure and Decision-making process of Liberty & Rights Advocacy Organisation:
The Board of Trustees is the Highest decision-making body of the NGO.
By Article 7 of its Constitution there shall be two (2) levels of administration and management of the LIBERTY AND RIGHTS ADVOCACY ORGANISATION viz: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES and the EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
By virtue of Article 4 of its Constitution:
A. The Trustees of LIBERTY AND RIGHTS ADVOCACY ORGANISATION for the purpose of the Companies and Allied Matters Act no. 1 of 1990, shall be elected at a General Meeting charged with responsibility of selecting the Trustees with at least 2/3 majority votes of members present.
B. Such Trustees (Hereinafter referred to as, "The Trustees") shall not be less than
five (5) or more than ten (10) in number.
C. Trustee may hold office for life, but shall cease to hold office if he/she:
a. Resigns his office.
b. Ceases to be a member of the registered Trustees of the body.
c. Becomes insane.
d. Is officially declared bankrupt.
e. Is convicted of a criminal offence involving dishonesty by a Court of competent jurisdiction.
f. Is recommended for removal from office by a board of Governors and Trustees majority vote of members present at any General Meeting of the body.
g. Ceases to reside in Nigeria.
Upon a vacancy occurring in the number of Trustees a General Meeting will be held to appoint another eligible member of the Association.
The Organogram of Liberty & Rights Advocacy Organisation
1. Chairman Board of Trustees
2. Secretary
3. Legal Adviser
4. Executive Director Administration
5. Heads of Departments
6. Field Officers |
| Number and type of members: |
Guided by its planned commitment to quality staffing, The Advocates utilizes the services of qualified and experienced technocrats that include Accountants, Lawyers, Administrators, Medical and Clerical staff in the day-to-day running of the organization to conform with best practices.
Current Staff status are:
• The Chairman – Legal Practitioner
• One Accountant – Executive Director
• One secretary –Legal Practitioner
• Four Administrative Staff
• Five instructors/teachers
• One Computer Specialist
• Four Care-givers
• Three Gardners/Cleaners
• Three Security Guards
• One Driver
Total Staff Strength: 21
The Advocates still needs over 400 Volunteers for pioneering services. |
| Affiliation with NGO networks: |
Liberty and Rights Advocacy Organisation is a member of Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO |
| Funding structure: |
Membership fees or dues
Funds from other Non-Governmental Organizations
Funds from Religious Institutions
Fees for providing consulting or research services
Donations and grants from domestic sources
Other sources
Fundraising campaigns
Foreign and international grants
Grants from Governments
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| Funding structure other: |
Personal funding by members |
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