Impending Nationwide Protest: Establishment of Situation Monitoring Committees (SMC) and Legal Support Services Teams

NBA Establishes Pro Bono Legal Support for Protesters Amid Nationwide Demonstrations

Good day, distinguished Chairmen and Chairpersons,

As you may be aware, on 29 July 2024, I issued a statement appealing to the protesters to exercise restraint and consider dialogue with the Federal and State Governments. Similarly, I called on the Federal and State Governments to engage the protesters with a view to alleviating the hunger and hardship in the country.

Notwithstanding, in light of the impending protest, I am directing all Branch chairmen and chairpersons to set up SMC to monitor and report activities and interactions between Law Enforcement Agents and the protesters.

Also, the Chairmen/Chairpersons should ensure that their respective Human Rights Committees take up observed or reported cases of breach of a fundamental right(s) of any citizen, harassment, intimidation, or torture perpetrated by either law enforcement agents, the protesters, or other members of the public in the course of the protest.

To this end, an online Monitoring Form has been provided and can be accessed from the link here. You are to share the link and encourage members of the SMC and your respective Branches engaged in the monitoring exercise, to complete the form and submit the same for our record and further action where necessary.

I have also instructed the 1st Vice President of the NBA, Mrs. Linda Rose Bala; the Chairman of SPIDEL, Sir Steve Adehi, SAN; and the Chairman of NBA Human Rights Institute, Mr. Chinonye Obiagwu, SAN, to set up Legal Support Services Teams across the country. Their contact details are as follows:

  • Rose Linda Bala: +2348033735722
  • Mr. Chinonye Obiagwu, SAN: +2348036913264
  • Sir Steve Adehi, SAN: +2348023040518

I have equally reached out to the Inspector General of Police to collaborate with the NBA in this regard.

Please accept the assurances of our esteemed regards.

Yours faithfully,

Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN

NBA President.

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