Criminal Politics: Violence, “Godfathers” and Corruption in Nigeria

Acknowledgments
This report was written and researched by Chris Albin-Lackey, senior researcher in
the Africa Division of Human Rights Watch, and Ben Rawlence, consultant to the
Africa Division. It was reviewed and edited by Corinne Dufka, senior researcher and
West Africa team leader in the Africa Division; James Ross, legal and policy director
of Human Rights Watch; and Andrew Mawson, deputy program director of Human
Rights Watch. Andrea Holley, publications director of Human Rights Watch, and
Veronica Matushaj, Creative Director and Photo Editor of Human Rights Watch,
provided assistance with the cover photograph. Fitzroy Hepkins, mail manager,
made possible the production of the report.
Human Rights Watch wishes to thank the many individuals who came forward to
offer the testimony and additional information that made this report possible.
We also wish to thank the organizations and individuals throughout Nigeria who
offered their assistance in facilitating this research and helping to review sections of
the final report. Their names have been withheld to avoid any possibility of reprisal.
Human Rights Watch wishes to thank the John D. and Catharine T. MacArthur
Foundation for funding its work in Nigeria.
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