NBA launches pro-bono service for protesters lacking legal representation

Admin I Wednesday, September 04, 2024

LAGOS – The Nigeria Bar Association, NBA has set up a pro-bono support initiative for protesters who lack legal representation.

In a statement, President of NBA, Mr. Afam Josiah Osigwe said he has also directed branches of the NBA to monitor the trial of #EndBadGovernance protesters.

” Additionally, I have launched a Pro Bono support initiative for protesters who lack legal representation”, he said, adding that the Nigerian Bar Association Citizens’ Liberties Committee (NBA-CLC) has been tasked with liaising closely with the Chairmen and Human Rights Committees of NBA branches in regions where protesters are currently being prosecuted.

“This ensures that no defendant suffers injustice.

“The NBA legal team will continue to monitor court proceedings to ensure that trials are conducted with strict adherence to due process, safeguarding the legal rights of all defendants”, he said.

Osigwe said the Nigerian Bar Association legal teams are in courts and will continue to monitor proceedings to ensure that the rule of law is upheld, the human rights of defendants are protected, and justice is served.