NBA ACJA COMMITTEE TO HOST HIGH-LEVEL WEBINAR ON IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION

The Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015 Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association will host a high-level webinar on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, aimed at deepening stakeholders’ understanding of the National Minimum Standards Document for the effective implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015 and Administration of Criminal Justice Laws (ACJLs) across Nigeria.

The webinar is themed:

“From Policy to Practice: Understanding the Minimum Standards Document for Effective Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015 and Administration of Criminal Justice Laws (ACJLs) Implementation.”

Event Details

1. Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
2. Time: 2:00 PM
3. Venue: Zoom
4. Moderator: Mrs. Chinyere Moneme, SAN
5. Chairperson: Mrs. Nella Andem-Ewa, SAN

The programme will feature welcome remarks by the Chairperson of the ACJA Committee, Mrs. Nella Andem-Ewa, SAN, goodwill remarks by the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, and special remarks by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, who will serve as the Special Guest of Honour.

Speakers and Topics

1. Mrs. Beatrice Jedy-Agba, SAN
   Permanent Secretary/Solicitor-General of the Federation
   Topic: Evaluating the Adoption of the National Minimum Standards Document to Benchmark Practice, Procedure and Justice Delivery by Ministries of Justice, Courts, Law Enforcement Agencies and Correctional Centres to Optimize the Effectiveness of the Criminal Justice System.
2. Hon. Justice Akon Ikpeme
   Chief Judge of Cross River State
   Topic: Balancing Judicial Discretion with the Mandatory Baselines Set by the Minimum Standards Document.
3. Prof. Yemi Akinseye-George, SAN
   Topic: Strengthening Criminal Justice Administration: Institutionalising Reforms through the Implementation of the National Minimum Standards.
4. Ms. Evbu Igbinedion
   Executive Secretary, Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee
   Topic: Understanding the Minimum Standards Document for Effective ACJA Implementation: The Role of Monitoring Institutions in Driving Compliance and Strengthening Accountability under the ACJA.
5. Mr. Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, MFR, mni
   Controller-General, Nigerian Correctional Service
   Topic: The Need for Effective Inter-Agency Communication to Promote and Foster the Implementation of the National Minimum Standards.
6. Jonathan Gunu Taidi, SAN
   Past General Secretary of the NBA
   Topic: Beyond Advocacy: Institutionalising the NBA’s Role in Criminal Justice Administration.
7. Mr. Bayo Akinlade, Esq.
   Past Chairman, NBA Ikorodu Branch & Convener, Duty Solicitors Network
   Topic: Practical Frontline Experience on Collaboration with Security Agencies to Ensure Compliance with the National Minimum Standards While Maintaining Consistent Operational Presence in the Criminal Justice System.
8. The Police, EFCC, ICPC will share their perspectives also.

The webinar is expected to provide practical insights into the implementation of the National Minimum Standards Document and strengthen collaboration among justice sector stakeholders committed to enhancing the administration of criminal justice in Nigeria.

Signed:

Mrs. Nella Andem-Ewa, SAN
Chairperson

Osato Uwagboe
Secretary