The State of the Union (SOTU) and the Southern Africa Trust (SAT) seek to hire a researcher(s) or research team/firm to conduct a research identifying key mechanisms of best practice for monitoring and coordinating full compliance to and implementation of African Union (AU) and Regional Economic Communities (RECs)[1] legal instruments and policy frameworks by African countries at the national level.

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Baba has seen it all and conquered all. He is one of Nigeria’s most decorated intellectuals and certainly one of Africa’s best gifts to the world. He is a man widely respected across Nigeria and widely honoured abroad.

In the midst of an economic crisis, embattled militia, persecuted citizens and fleeing refugees, the world can only watch as Libya disintegrates further. Can this battered and bruised country be saved?

The team is headed by Professor Itse Sagay, a prominent professor of law and civil rights activist. The Committee's task is to advise the present Buhari led administration on the prosecution of the war against corruption and the implementation of required reforms in Nigeria's criminal justice system.