Osinbajo advocates people-centred reforms at NBA conference

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called for people-centred justice reforms at the Nigerian Bar Association's 66th Annual General Conference. Speaking at a panel session, Osinbajo urged stakeholders to prioritize the needs and experiences of citizens in the justice system, emphasizing that justice reform must be driven by data, prioritisation, and local ownership.

He highlighted key areas for reform, including pre-trial detention, small claims, first-response mechanisms, and legal assistance, and stressed the importance of building support for more difficult reforms by demonstrating early successes in these areas. Osinbajo also called on the NBA to champion continuous professional development in mediation, legal aid, legal technology, and community justice, while gathering data on Nigerians' justice needs and advocating for improved funding for the broader justice sector.

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