The Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN) has outlined a wide range of activities carried out in 2025 as part of its ongoing efforts to deepen democracy, promote accountability, and protect human rights in Nigeria.
Presenting the organisation’s end-of-year report at a press conference held at the CHRAN Conference Hall, Uyo, the Director of the Center, Otuekong Franklyn Isong, said the interventions reflected CHRAN’s commitment to strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring transparent governance across Akwa Ibom State and beyond .
According to the report, CHRAN closely monitored the nationwide enforcement of Police Third Party Insurance in February 2025, engaging the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police to ensure the exercise was carried out without human rights violations.
The Center reported that no rights abuses were recorded during the enforcement period. CHRAN also expressed concern over the ongoing enforcement of tinted glass permits, urging the police to respect due process while litigation on the matter remains before the courts .
In the area of transparency and accountability, the organization demanded disclosures from EMOIMEE Eket Chapter under the Freedom of Information Act and conducted fact-finding tours of EMOIMEE projects in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, commending the chapter for transparency in project execution.
Similar accountability tours were undertaken to assess constituency projects facilitated by the Member representing Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, with CHRAN expressing satisfaction with the lawmaker’s performance .
The Center also intensified advocacy on infrastructure and environmental issues, including campaigns for pothole-free roads and improved waste management in Uyo metropolis. CHRAN criticized delays in road repairs despite government directives and called for an overhaul of the state’s waste management agency to enhance efficiency .
On governance at the grassroots, CHRAN expressed concern over the performance of local government councils in Akwa Ibom State, describing many as “poverty centers.” While commending the governor’s stance on local government financial autonomy, the Center urged him to embark on statewide council performance tours in 2026 to promote accountability .
The report further highlighted CHRAN’s role in organizing democracy-focused public lectures, civil society conferences, engagements with law enforcement agencies, participation in legislative public hearings, and advocacy during the 2026 Appropriation Bill process.
The Center also welcomed the upgrading of the Akwa Ibom State College of Education to a University of Education, describing it as a boost to human capital development in the state .
CHRAN also raised concerns over the politicisation of the 2025 Christmas Village, called for regulation of Ekpo masquerade activities to curb criminality, and condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, warning that it undermines democratic principles .
Concluding the briefing, the Center noted that its Director and the organisation received several awards and commendations during the year, reaffirming CHRAN’s resolve to continue promoting human rights, accountability, and democratic governance in Nigeria .
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