The State Coordinator, Mrs Olufunmi Eyitayo, said this on Friday in Ibadan while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Eyitayo said that the council received a total of 388 and 73 criminal and civil cases applications respectively in the year under review. “Inspite of a shortage of staff and financial constraint majorly due to the recession, the council was able to successfully complete 280 criminal cases and 36 civil cases respectively out of the applications received in the previous year. “The council was established in 1978 and since its inception, 5,276 out of almost 6,000 criminal cases that were received have been duly processed and completed,” she said. The state coordinator, however, revealed that only seven lawyers were attached to the Oyo State Office to cater for all the 33 local government areas in the entire state. “Inspite of the shortage of staff, we do not relent in our efforts to ensure that those that cannot afford the services of a private lawyer have access to justice, due process and legal representation. “Each legal aid officer handles at least 60 cases per year to ensure that free, qualitative and timely legal aid services are provided for the indigent,” she said. She said the council also encourages mediation and out of court settlements whenever possible to ensure speedy dispensation of justice.]]>
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