The Administration of Criminal Justice Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA-ACJA Committee) will today, Wednesday, 17 June 2026, host a high-level webinar on the implementation of the National Minimum Standards Document for the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015 and Administration of Criminal Justice Laws (ACJLs).
The webinar, themed “From Policy to Practice: Understanding the Minimum Standards Document for Effective ACJA and ACJL Implementation,” is expected to bring together leading justice sector stakeholders to discuss practical approaches to strengthening criminal justice administration across Nigeria.
Event Details
1. Date: Today, Wednesday, 17 June 2026
2. Time: 2:00 PM
3. Venue: Zoom
4. Chairperson: Mrs. Nella Andem-Ewa, SAN
5. Moderator: Mrs. Chinyere Moneme, SAN
6. NBA CPD Credit: 1 CPD Point
7. Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lJ3-3bqbQNSqcJxl3ufbZA
The programme will feature the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, and the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, who will serve as the Special Guest of Honour.
Speakers
– Mrs. Beatrice Jedy-Agba, OON, mni, Solicitor General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice
– Hon. Justice Akon Ikpeme, Chief Judge of Cross River State
– Prof. Yemi Akinseye-George, SAN
– Ms. Evbu Igbinedion, Executive Secretary, Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee
– Mr. Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, MFR, mni, Controller-General, Nigerian Correctional Service
– Jonathan Gunu Taidi, SAN, Past General Secretary of the NBA
– Mr. Bayo Akinlade, Esq., Past Chairman, NBA Ikorodu Branch and Convener, Duty Solicitors Network
– Representatives of the Nigerian Police Force, EFCC and ICPC
The webinar is expected to provide practical insights into the implementation of the National Minimum Standards Document and deepen collaboration among key institutions and stakeholders working to improve the administration of criminal justice in Nigeria.
The NBA-ACJA Committee is chaired by Mrs. Nella Andem-Ewa, SAN, Osato Uwagboe, Esq. Secretary.
Interested participants are encouraged to register and join the webinar via the Zoom registration link above.
