Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is a Nigerian independent, non-profit and non-partisan civil society organisation that works to strengthen democratic governance, citizens’ participation and engagement with public institutions in Nigeria.
PLAC advocates for legal and policy reforms, and promotes transparency and accountability in policy and decision-making processes by enhancing citizens access to the government. It engages in legislative advocacy, supports electoral reform and anti-corruption campaign.PLAC reviews and simplifies Nigeria's electoral laws and election guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for citizens’ voter education and awareness.
It was founded in 2009 by Clement Nwankwo, a Nigerian pro-democracy and human rights activist. PLAC hosts the secretariat of the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (Situation Room) and is a member of its steering committee
