*Secures Provision Of Legal Representation For A Petitioner
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The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr. Olumide Akpata has attended the Jos Judicial Panel of Inquiry probing police brutality in Plateau State.
This is contained in a statement issued by the NBA Publicity Secretary, Dr. Rapulu Nduka which was made available to TheNigeriaLawyer.
“The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) – Olumide Akpata, within the week attended the Judicial Panel of Inquiry for Victims of Police Brutality and related Extra judicial Killings Holden in Jos, the Plateau State capital.”
In addition, it was reported that Mr. Akpata assisted a petitioner through provision of legal representation.
“During the course of the proceedings, the President gave assurances of provision of legal representation to one Mr. John Osondu, a Petitioner who was presenting his case by himself. This is in furtherance to the initial commitment of the NBA to providing pro bono legal services to indigent citizens at the Panels across the Federation, through the NBA branch structures. Consequent upon this, Mr. Yakubu Bawa, the Chairman of the Jos Branch, entered appearance for Mr. Osondu”, he said.
Meanwhile, it was stated that the “Chairperson of the Panel, the Hon. Justice Philomena Lot (rtd.), expressed delight at the cooperation of the NBA thus far with the Judicial Panels across the Federation whilst reaffirming the commitment of the panel to doing justice to all the parties before it.”
In addition , Mr. Akpata restates his commitment towards ensuring that NBA acts as Amicus to the Panels across the federation.
“The NBA President further reiterated the commitment of the NBA to act as Amicus Curiae to the judicial panels of inquiry across the Federation, as part of the larger support of the Association to the mandate of the panels”, he concluded.
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