CONSTITUTION OF THE CITIZENS SUPPORT FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE (CSGG)
PREAMBLE
We, the members of the Citizens Support for Good Governance (CSGG), united by a shared commitment to national peace, security, unity, and productive governance, hereby establish this Constitution to guide our structure, purpose, operations, and activities.
Recognizing the need for citizens to support government institutions in promoting stability, transparency, and development, and affirming our role in strengthening national peacebuilding through grassroots mobilisation, community intelligence awareness, and civic engagement, we enact this Constitution for the effective administration of CSGG across Nigeria.
CHAPTER ONE: NAME, MOTTO & IDENTITY
1.1 Name
The name of the organisation shall be Citizens Support for Good Governance (CSGG).
1.2 Motto
Peace, Unity, Participation, Progress.
1.3 Identity
CSGG shall operate as a non-political, non-violent, nationally coordinated civic organisation committed to strengthening good governance and supporting government institutions toward national stability.
CHAPTER TWO: VISION, MISSION, AIMS & OBJECTIVES
2.1 Vision
To build a peaceful, united, and secure Nigeria where citizens actively collaborate with government institutions for stability, national productivity, and good governance.
2.2 Mission
To mobilize and empower citizens nationwide into a coordinated civic network that strengthens national security awareness, promotes peace, supports reforms, counters misinformation, and enhances community participation in governance.
2.3 Aims
Promote national unity, peace, and patriotism.
Strengthen government institutions through civic cooperation.
Mobilize communities for national security awareness and peacebuilding.
Counter misinformation and destabilization narratives.
Support transparency and good governance in all sectors.
2.4 Objectives
Establish a 2 Million Community Intelligence & Peace Volunteers Network nationwide.
Build statewide and local early-warning and community reporting systems.
Promote positive public enlightenment and responsible governance advocacy.
Strengthen civil-military relations and collaboration.
Mobilize youths, women, civil society, and traditional institutions for peace and unity.
Support national policies that promote peace, stability, and development.
CHAPTER THREE: MEMBERSHIP
3.1 Eligibility
Membership shall be open to all Nigerians of good character who support the aims and objectives of CSGG.
3.2 Categories of Membership
Ordinary Members
Volunteers
Community Intelligence & Peace Volunteers
Honorary Members
Advisory Members
3.3 Rights of Members
Members shall have the right to:
Participate in CSGG activities
Hold office subject to qualification
Receive updates, training, and organisational briefings
Nominate candidates for leadership positions
3.4 Duties of Members
Members are expected to:
Uphold the values of CSGG
Promote peace and unity
Support government institutions responsibly
Participate in community intelligence awareness activities
CHAPTER FOUR: NATIONAL STRUCTURE
4.1 National Executive Council (NEC)
The NEC shall be the highest administrative body.
4.2 National Offices
National Patron
Grand Patron
National Coordinator
National Secretary
Deputy National Coordinator
Deputy National Secretary
National Director Media & Public Affairs
Director of Research & Strategic Communications
Director of Community Intelligence & Peace Volunteers
Director of Youth Mobilisation
Director of Women Mobilisation
Director of Interfaith & Religious Dialogue
Director of Civil Society Engagement
Director of Traditional Institutions Interface
Director of ICT & Data Systems
Director of Border Awareness & Early Warning
Director of Administration
Director of Finance
Legal Adviser
National Chief of Staff
4.3 Powers of the NEC
The NEC shall:
Coordinate national programmes and policies.
Approve national strategies for mobilisation.
Supervise state structures.
Issue national statements and directives.
Approve major appointments.
CHAPTER FIVE: STATE STRUCTURES
5.1 State Executive Councils (SECs)
Every state chapter shall operate under a SEC.
5.2 State Offices
State Coordinator
Deputy State Coordinator
State Secretary
Assistant State Secretary
State Publicity Secretary
Director, State Community Intelligence Volunteers
State Youth Mobilisation Director
State Women Mobilisation Director
Community Engagement Director
Religious & Interfaith Relations Director
Civil Society Collaboration Director
State Security Liaison Director
Director of Administration & Finance
State Legal Adviser
State Chief of Staff
5.3 Functions of SEC
Implement national directives at the state level.
Coordinate LGA structures.
Lead mobilisation and awareness programmes.
Organise state-level training and engagements.
CHAPTER SIX: LOCAL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURES
6.1 LGA Executive Councils (LGECs)
Each LGA shall have a structured leadership to coordinate ward activities.
6.2 LGA Offices
LGA Coordinator
Deputy LGA Coordinator
LGA Secretary
Publicity/Information Officer
Director, LGA Community Intelligence Volunteers
Youth Mobilisation Officer
Women Mobilisation Officer
Community Engagement Officer
Interfaith Relations Officer
Traditional Institutions Liaison Officer
LGA Security & Early Warning Officer
LGA Chief of Staff
Ward Coordinators (All Wards)
6.3 Functions of LGEC
Drive grassroots mobilisation.
Train ward leaders.
Serve as the intelligence awareness hub for communities.
Report to State Chapters.
CHAPTER SEVEN: WARD STRUCTURES
7.1 Ward Offices
Ward Coordinator
Ward Secretary
Ward Intelligence & Peace Volunteer Leader
Ward Youth Leader
Ward Women Leader
Ward Security Liaison
7.2 Functions of Ward Leaders
Mobilize citizens at the community level.
Coordinate early-warning and community reporting.
Promote local peacebuilding initiatives.
CHAPTER EIGHT: NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Advisory Council shall guide the organisation with expert insight.
8.1 Composition
Retired senior military officers
Eminent traditional rulers
Senior academics and peace experts
Civil society icons
Religious leaders
Strategic communications specialists
8.2 Functions
Provide strategic advice.
Support national peace initiatives.
Strengthen national credibility.
CHAPTER NINE: GRAND PATRON & PATRONS
9.1 Grand Patron
A highly respected national figure appointed by the NEC.
9.2 Responsibilities
Provide national moral guidance
Strengthen the organisation’s visibility
Support national unity and peace campaigns
9.3 State & LGA Patrons
May be appointed by state chapters to strengthen legitimacy.
CHAPTER TEN: FINANCE & FUNDING
10.1 Sources of Funding
Membership contributions
Donations and grants
Partnerships and collaborations
Approved fundraising programmes
10.2 Financial Accountability
All funds must be transparently managed and audited.
CHAPTER ELEVEN: CODE of CONDUCT
11.1 Principles
Members must:
Promote peace, unity, and order
Avoid political partisanship
Uphold national interest
Respect community structures
Avoid sharing false or sensitive intelligence
11.2 Prohibited Conduct
Violence or incitement
Misuse of organisational identity
Dissemination of misinformation
Corruption or misappropriation
CHAPTER TWELVE: AMENDMENTS
Amendments may be proposed by the NEC and approved by a two-thirds majority of state coordinators.
CHAPTER THIRTEEN: DISSOLUTION
In the event of dissolution, assets shall be transferred to a recognised national charity promoting peace and civic development.
ADOPTION
This Constitution is hereby adopted as the governing document of the Citizens Support for Good Governance (CSGG).