Experts in the civil society organisation have emphasized the need for the introduction of self-regulatory mechanisms to check against unprofessional conducts and to boost the trust of all Nigerians in the operatives.
Leading the call is the chairman of the national technical committee on CSO self-regulatory framework, Harry Udoh.
Speaking in Abuja at the National Consultative Meeting on CSO Self-Regulation in Nigeria on Tuesday, Udoh said those managing Civil Society Organisations in the country needed to know that “they need to be accountable to their donors and seen to be transparent by all.”
He said: “You cannot lead the call for transparency and accountability if you are not seen to have same.”
He said it was quite unfortunate that the operatives of CSOs were largely seen as swindlers by many, reiterating that this called for publication of how fund donated to them are used.
He said against the backdrop of the misconception by those in government that those operating CSOs were not patriotic, that many of them were very patriotic and wete even in the field because of their passion to see Nigeria attain greatness.
He disclosed that the meeting was designed to ensure accountability and transparency in the civil society groups, stressing the need to develop frameworks that would change the wrong narrative about the organisations.
On his part, the National Programme Manager of European Union for Citizens Driven Transformation, Damilola Babalola, said the meeting was called to support the strategic priority in strengthening the CSO process.
He said: “It is pertinent that CSOs are seen to be able board in their operation in order to build trust and confidence.”
He noted that whoever was like a Sheriff should be seen to be above board.
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