FG, NBA, UNICEF unveil free legal services for children

The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigerian Bar Association and United Nations Children’s Fund, has launched a partnership aimed at expanding access to pro bono legal services for children in conflict with the law and other vulnerable children across the country. This partnership, led by the Director, Administration of Criminal Justice and Reform Department in the Federal Ministry of Justice, Mrs Leticia Ayoola-Daniels, aims to ensure that children who come into contact with the justice system receive fair treatment, protection, and due process.

UNICEF Country Representative Wafaa Saeed emphasized that no child should be denied justice due to a lack of legal representation, highlighting the importance of this initiative in addressing the various obstacles children face within the justice system.

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