Hello all, and welcome to Citizens’ Rights and Security, the podcast that keeps you informed on citizen rights, security, governance, women’s empowerment, and gender-related issues in Nigeria. I am Ogechukwu Holly Mohanye, your host. My Co-host, Hadiza Abubakar, joins me. We are excited to introduce our new season, themed "Building Bridges, Empowering Voices."

Over the past decade, PWAN has worked tirelessly to promote citizen rights, security, and governance through our Rule of Law and Citizens Security Program Areas. We have achieved this through various initiatives, including capacity building for security agencies, public sensitization on Nigerian policies like ACJL, GBV-related issues, and human rights. We also focus on promoting access to justice through offering pro-bono services, court observations, and creating community-based structures that help address gender-based violence and other human rights issues in Nigeria.

This season, we'll look closer at PWAN's decade-long journey of promoting citizen rights, security, and governance through our Rule of Law and Citizens Security Program Areas. Through eight insightful episodes, we'll explore critical topics that showcase our mission and impact as a non-governmental organization dedicated to enhancing citizens' participation and improving security governance in Nigeria and West Africa, with the ultimate goal of inspiring and empowering you to join us in building a more just and equitable society.