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NBA Launches Free Legal Services Over Hunger Protests

POSTED ON August 2, 2024 •   Politics      BY Benedicta Bassey
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association Mr Yakubu Maikyau (SAN)/ Photo credit: AriseTv

Following the hunger protest that has rocked the country, the Nigerian Bar Association has set up pro bono legal support services for anyone whose fundamental human rights may be violated as a result of the demonstration.

The protesting Nigerian citizens are calling for an end to bad governance across states of the federation.

The President of the NBA, Mr Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), in a statement through the NBA National Publicity Secretary, Akorede Lawal, said that a directive had been sent out to all chairpersons of the 130 branches of the association to take up any case of breach of fundamental human rights of persons involved in the protest.

He, however, advised participants to go about the protest peacefully, while urging the law enforcement agents to be professional and respect the human rights of others in the discharge of their duty.

The statement read: “The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), yesterday directed all the Chairmen/Chairpersons of the 130 branches of the NBA to ensure that their respective human rights committees take up observed or reported cases of breach of fundamental right(s) of any citizen, harassment, intimidation or torture perpetrated by law enforcement agents, the protesters or other identified members of the public in the course of the protest.

“Chairmen/Chairpersons of NBA branches have also been directed to set up situation monitoring committees to monitor and report activities and interactions between law enforcement agents and protesters.

“Members of the SMC and other members of the NBA engaged in the monitoring are encouraged to complete the form and submit the same for the NBA’s record and further action where necessary.

“To ensure effective coordination of this endeavour, the NBA has established Legal Support Services teams across the country headed by the 1st Vice President of the NBA, Mrs Linda Rose Bala; the Chairman NBA-SPIDEL, Sir Steve Adehi (SAN); and the Chairman, NBA Human Rights Institute, Mr. Chinonye Obiagwu (SAN). The NBA President has also written to the Inspector General of Police to collaborate with the NBA in this regard.”

The association urged citizens and security agencies to exercise their rights within the bounds of the law.

The association added: “As the protest has commenced,  the NBA wishes to encourage citizens, including members of the NBA who are joining the protest, to exercise their rights peacefully and within the bounds of the law.

“The security agencies are also urged to be professional and observe human rights in their duty to enforce the law.”

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