x

Gov. Bello Engages 150 Lawyers For Citizens Rights Commission In Kogi

From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja

In order to fast-track Dispensation of Justice System and to ensure that the People have access to justice, equity and fairness, in the state, Gov Yahaya Bello has engaged 150 lawyers.

The Director General, Kogi State Office of The Public Defender and Citizens Rights Commission, ( PDCRC), Barrister  Abdullahi Zakari disclosed this when he visited the commissioner for Information and communication, Kingsley Fanwo in his office.

The visit According to the Director was to find a common ground on ways of promoting the activities of the commission and how to achieve their objectives that is aimed at facilitating quick justice for the indigents.

He pointed out that the commission  has the  mandate to investigate and report issues that bothers on human rights, resolve domestic violence, protect the rights of citizens and end delay of judgment.

“It would be recalled that the commission which was established on 3rd June 2019, mandated the commission to provide legal aids and assistance to persons who lack the capacity to engage the services of a lawyer.” he added.

In his response, the commissioner for information, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, restated Governor Yahaya Bello’s administration’s believe in human rights and administration of criminal justice.

While assuring the Commission of his Ministry’s support, Fanwo said the state government is interested in publicizing the activities of the commission adding that Kogi state is one of the first few States to put the structure of Public Defender and Citizens Rights in place.

Hon Fanwo who expressed worries on the spate of brutalities of law enforcement agencies says, government will continue to ensure that indigents are free from all forms of brutalities.

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalist As...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

FG trains over 175 youths from the North Central region of Nigeria 

By Israel Adamu, Jos  The Federal government through the office...

Bayelsa Deputy Governor Lauds Diri’s Leadership on 66th Birthday

Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa   Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo,...

Wike To Deliver OAU Distinguished Personality Lecture

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju The FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, on...

Breaking: Tinubu To Commence 10 Projects Commissions In Abuja, Satellite Towns

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to...

NCPC Re-strategize For 2025 Pilgrimage, Holds Staff Retreat

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju In a bid to restrategize to ensure...

Regina Daniels Accuses Angela Okorie of Pursuing Her Husband Amid Ongoing Feud

Nollywood star Regina Daniels has fired back at fellow...

Amaechi Responds to Wike: “I Won’t Engage in Childish Insults”

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has fired back...

FG to Sanction Federal Tertiary Institutions Over Unapproved Satellite Campuses

The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img