Civil Society Organizations, Benue State

12/06/2026

Happy Democracy Day, Nigeria 🇳🇬

Today, as we commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day, the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Benue State join millions of Nigerians in celebrating the resilience of our democracy and the enduring spirit of our people.

Democracy thrives when citizens actively participate, hold leaders accountable, defend justice, and promote inclusion. While challenges remain, our collective commitment to good governance, human rights, transparency, and sustainable development continues to strengthen our nation.

As civil society actors, we reaffirm our dedication to building a Nigeria where every voice matters, every right is protected, and every citizen has the opportunity to thrive.

Together, let us continue to champion democratic values and work towards a more peaceful, prosperous, and equitable Nigeria.

Happy Democracy Day!

Civil Society Organizations – Benue

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

Last week, the Civil Society Organizations, Benue State (CSO-B) joined the Benue State Ministry of Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change, and other stakeholders to commemorate World Environment Day through a roadshow, public awareness activities, and a thought-provoking presentation on "Urbanization and Climate Change: Building Resilient Cities for a Sustainable Future."

The event reinforced the importance of collective action in addressing environmental challenges such as climate change, flooding, deforestation, and poor waste management. We appreciate the Benue State Government, development partners, and all stakeholders for their contributions, and we commend CSO-B members for their continued commitment to environmental sustainability and climate action across Benue State.

17/04/2026

CSO-B Strengthens Member Organizations Through Capacity Building Training

The Civil Society Organizations, Benue State (CSO-B) in collaboration with GoGreen Environmental Health Sustainability Initiatives, Elohim Development Foundation and Fjdp Makurdi, successfully conducted a 2-day Capacity Building Workshop for its member organizations, aimed at bridging critical gaps faced by both emerging and established CSOs.

The training was designed to address key challenges in project management, resource mobilization, monitoring & evaluation (M&E), and organizational strengthening, equipping participants with practical tools to improve their effectiveness and impact.

It was an engaging and electrifying session where participants gained valuable knowledge in:

-Administrative procedures and internal policies
-Roles of the Board vs Management
-Organizational structure and risk management,
-Problem analysis and logical framework development,
-Setting SMART objectives and designing work plans,
-Budgeting, budget tracking, and financial reporting,
-Donor compliance, internal controls, and audit preparation,
-Procurement processes, technical specifications, and competitive -bidding,
-Indicators, data collection, and use of digital tools (ODK, KoboToolbox)
-Results framework, M&E planning, tools, and reporting,
-Identifying funding opportunities and proposal writing,
-Building partnerships and consortiums,
-Budget alignment and resource mobilization strategies, etc.

Participants expressed strong appreciation for the opportunity, highlighting the training as highly impactful, especially as it was delivered free of charge. Many pledged to immediately apply the knowledge and skills gained to strengthen their organizations.

CSO-B remains committed to building a vibrant and effective civil society ecosystem in Benue State through continuous learning, collaboration, and capacity development.

17/04/2026