SUSOR initiative is the acronym for ‘Stand Up for Someone’s Right Initiative’- which is a Non-Governmental and not for-profit Organisation- herein after referred to as NGO- which was of recent incorporated under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004 as ‘The Incorporated Trustees of Stand Up for Someone’s Right Initiative’ with the Registration Number: CAC/IT/NO 138574

. The SUSOR Initiative is an initiative (chaired by me, my humble self: Hameed Ajibola Jimoh, as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and the Chief Executive Officer (Chairman/CEO)) as an initiative for societal reform. This paper is aimed at considering the advent, birth and prospects of the NGO for a better Nigeria. This paper is also an official launching and declaration of the NGO to the public for an effective operation having a unique agenda for societal reform.

First and foremost, it is important to consider the advent or background leading to the desire to establish this SUSOR Initiative. Upon my discovery that I have actually been divinely chosen to be a human and socioeconomic rights activist by God Almighty, for the past two years, I have been trying all means to get a name reserved for the purpose of delivering the message and championing the cause that I have been sent or asked to deliver by God to humanity. I tried, placed several names of more than twenty-five (25) names for reservation (while engaging in serious prayers and God’s guidance) but all to no avail. Then, of recent, in the course of my research on a live television station presentation that I had to deliver on a topic about two weeks ago, I came across a United Nations’ Human Rights Office’s Campaign which commenced in December of the year 2017 to 2018, with the theme ‘STAND UP FOR SOMEONE’S RIGHTS’ CAMPAIGN. This beautiful idea struck my mind that how do I also stand up for someone’s rights, in order to support this glorious campaign?! Then the idea of establishing the SUSOR Initiative came about and the next day, I placed the name for reservation with the name ‘STAND UP FOR SOMEONE’S RIGHT INITIATIVE’ and the name was approved and reserved by CAC the following day! It was a great joy and fulfillment for me! I was very happy and then I knew that the ‘task’ has just begun! This is to say that this Initiative is an offshoot of the United Nations’ Human Rights Office’s Campaign which commenced in December of the year 2017 to 2018, with the theme ‘STAND UP FOR SOMEONE’S RIGHTS’ CAMPAIGN! I believe and agree that standing up for human rights of others begins with me, so do we the trustees of the SUSOR Initiative believe, hence, the emergence of the SUSOR Initiative!

What was the UN Campaign all about? The UNA-USA and the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) had partnered to promote the new “Stand Up for Someone’s Rights” campaign and the 70th Anniversary of the adoption of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The goal of the partnership is to empower a new generation of people to creatively amplify what they do in their daily lives to defend human rights, engage their decision makers on human rights, as well as to promote, engage, and reflect on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The “Stand Up for Someone’s Rights” campaign is inspired by former First Lady and UNA-USA trailblazer Eleanor Roosevelt and her famous observation: “Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home.” Launched by the UN Human Rights Office, the campaign is a reminder that human rights “start with each of us” and our communities standing together against intolerance, injustice, and discrimination. At its heart “Stand Up” seeks to raise awareness about the essential role of human rights in people’s everyday lives, and encourages people to support the human rights of others, in their communities and with their decision makers. In doing so, says the UN Human Rights Office, “local actions can add up to a global movement.” December 2017 will also kickoff a year-long campaign celebrating and honoring the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights culminating on International Human Rights Day in 2018”.

Under the proposed Constitution of the ‘STAND UP FOR SOMEONE’S RIGHT INITIATIVE’, the preamble has confirmed the goals of the Initiative as follows ‘We the members of ‘STAND UP FOR SOMEONE’S RIGHT INITIATIVE’ a not for-profit and non-political organisation do firmly and solemnly resolve to provide for ourselves a constitution and to be governed by the provisions therein contained’.

Furthermore, SUSOR INITIATIVE was given birth to officially on the 6th day of November, 2019, through its registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission pursuant to the Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004.

Also and most importantly, the objects (or aims and objectives) of the SUSOR Initiative which constitute the prospects that the NGO focuses to attain, are:

*‘Promotion of the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights, human rights, socio-economic rights and people’s rights (both within Nigeria and internationally);
*Propagating the call for the performance of the civic duties by the entire Nigerian citizenry;
*Supporting the government in the fight against corruption and ensuring transparency and accountability of government and private individuals;
* Contribution to and improvement of the court system and the system of administration of justice, its procedures and the arrangement of justice, its procedures, e.t.c.;
*Establishment, maintenance and operation of a system of prompt and efficient legal aid and assistance for those in need but who are unable to afford sameThe engagement in activities calculated to enhance the financial, social, welfare, security, educational and economic well-being of the Nigerian communities and the Nigerian citizenry;
* Establishment of schemes for the promotion of the alleviation of poverty among Nigerian citizenry;
*Liaising with persons, bodies, firms, Non-Governmental Organizations, Private and Government establishments (both local and international) for the advancement and promotion of these objects;
*Carrying out any other function(s) incidental and or necessary for the realisation of the above aims and objects.
Furthermore, as a start-up to commence operation, the Incorporated Trustees of ‘STAND UP FOR SOMEONE’S RIGHT INITIATIVE’ therefore hereby calls for volunteering from any volunteer among professionals and other members of the society in order to effectively champion its objects.

Finally, it is with good heart, joy and appreciation to God Almighty for this success that I humbly introduce to you and to the societies as a whole ‘STAND UP FOR SOMEON’ES RIGHT INITIATIVE’ as an emerged unique agenda for societal reform and for a better Nigeria! I therefore humbly launch, declare operational, functional and open ‘‘The Incorporated Trustees of Stand Up for Someone’s Right Initiative’ with the Registration Number: CAC/IT/NO 138574, and with the acronym ‘SUSOR Initiative’. Your prayers, support, finance and kind are also important to us as we humbly solicit same! God bless us and you all and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria!