By Newspot Nigeria News Desk
The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) has reaffirmed its leadership in advocacy and research by participating in a major research initiative on labour protection within Civil Society Organization (CSO) workspaces in Nigeria.
The study, spearheaded by the South Sahara Development Organization (SSDO), focused on improving fairness, dignity, and justice in working conditions across the civil society sector. FENRAD played a vital role as one of the key research organizations involved, contributing its expertise in governance, rights protection, and workplace ethics.
The Enugu dissemination workshop — part of SSDO’s broader national effort — brought together stakeholders from across Nigeria’s civil society, government, and development sectors. The platform allowed participants to share insights, assess existing labour conditions, and propose frameworks that ensure better rights protection and employee wellbeing within nonprofit organizations.
Speaking during the event, Comrade Nelson Nnanna Nwafor, Executive Director of FENRAD, commended SSDO for its vision and pledged FENRAD’s continued advocacy for decent and dignified working conditions across Nigeria’s nonprofit ecosystem. He emphasized that sustainable change in the civil society space requires not just passion for advocacy but also fairness and justice in internal labour practices.
One of the highlights of the programme was the decision to create a CSO platform for cross-learning and organizational development, aimed at fostering collaboration, peer exchange, and stronger institutional practices across the sector.
FENRAD’s active participation reflects its consistent dedication to advancing environmental justice, human rights, and institutional integrity within Nigeria’s development community.
Newspot Nigeria notes that such collaborations underscore the growing recognition of CSOs not only as voices of advocacy but also as models for ethical labour standards in the country.
Original Statement by FENRAD
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Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) Participates in Labour Protection Research Workshop in Enugu
The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD), a prominent non-governmental organization committed to environmental rights and advocacy in Nigeria, has actively participated in a significant research initiative focused on labour protection in Civil Society Organization (CSO) workspaces in Nigeria.
FENRAD, recognized for its research and advocacy efforts, was one of the key researchers involved in the study organized by the South Sahara Development Organization (SSDO). The study aimed to evaluate and promote fair, dignified, and just working conditions for individuals within civil society organizations across Nigeria.
The research, which forms a crucial part of SSDO’s ongoing efforts, seeks to address critical issues relating to labour rights, protection, and overall wellbeing in the civil society sector, a vital space for advocacy, development, and social change in the country.
In line with the research, FENRAD actively participated in a dissemination workshop held in Enugu. The event provided a platform for discussing findings, sharing insights, and engaging with stakeholders from across Nigeria’s civil society, government, and development sectors.
FENRAD’s involvement in this workshop highlights the organization’s continued commitment to ensuring that civil society organizations uphold the highest standards of labour protection, contributing to an equitable, dignified, and thriving sector in Nigeria.
Comrade Nelson Nnanna Nwafor, Executive Director of FENRAD, commended SSDO and promised to sustain the campaign for improved working conditions in the nonprofit sector.
Highlights of the programme included the establishment of a CSOs platform for cross-learning and organizational development.
About FENRAD
The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) is dedicated to promoting environmental justice, human rights, and the welfare of marginalized communities in Nigeria. Through advocacy, legal support, and research, FENRAD aims to raise awareness and foster long-term, sustainable development in the country’s environmental and social sectors.
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