‘Every Nigerian child will be protected’ – FG, NBA speak on pro bono partnership with UNICEF
The Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, on Monday declared that the Nigerian government is committed to the protection of children through legal pro bono frameworks. Fagbemi assured that no Nigerian child would be left behind under the Federal Government’s justice reform system. He made this known during the launch […] ‘Every Nigerian child will…
The Nigerian government, led by the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has pledged to protect every Nigerian child through legal pro bono frameworks. This commitment was made during the launch of a pro bono legal service for children in Nigeria by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
Fagbemi emphasized that no child should be left behind under the government's justice reform system, highlighting the importance of ensuring fair, timely, and dignified access to justice for children. The NBA President, Afam Osigwe, praised the partnership with UNICEF, which is worth $100,000, and stressed the importance of lawyers in protecting children's rights.
Lawyers were urged to dedicate their skills and resources towards pro bono services for vulnerable children, ensuring their protection, proper treatment, and access to justice.
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