Folalumi Alaran in AbujaStakeholders in Nigeria’s democratic space, on Thursday, called for stronger protection of civic space and media freedom, stressing the need for dialogue, collaboration and lawful engagement among state and non-state actors. The stakeholders spoke at a multi-stakeholder roundtable on strengthening civic space advocacy and media engagement, organised by the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) in Abuja. In his goodwill message, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, called on all stakeholders to work together in the national interest to protect civic space. She assured participants of the commission’s commitment to working with stakeholders to build a more inclusive and meaningful civic space. She said sustained engagement was critical to protecting digital and civic rights, strengthening accountability and promoting inclusive participation in governance.