FOSTERING THE RULE OF LAW & CITIZEN RIGHTS: NLC COLLABORATES WITH NBA

PRESS RELEASE 12TH OF SEPTEMBER, 2024  NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS MEETS NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION: A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO PROMOTE THE RULE OF LAW AND CITIZEN RIGHTS

               NLC President, Joe Ajero 


          NBA President Adam Osigwe SAN

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), led by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) today  Thursday  the  12th  of  September,  2024.  During  this  visit,  the  NLC delegation  was  warmly  received  by  the  newly  elected  NBA  President,  Afam Osigwe (SAN), and his team.  

The  meeting  provided  an  opportunity  for  both  organizations  to  exchange views and experiences on the importance of entrenching the Rule of Law and safeguarding the fundamental rights of Nigerian citizens. Discussions focused on  how  the  labor  and  legal  sectors  can  work  together  to  ensure  that democracy thrives, and that governance is anchored on justice, fairness, and accountability.  

Comrade Joe Ajaero reaffirmed the NLC's commitment to working alongside the NBA in promoting the rights of workers and all Nigerians. He emphasized the importance of a strong legal presence that protects citizens from abuse, ensures the freedom of association, and upholds democratic norms. The NLC President also commended the  NBA’s  role  in  defending  the  integrity  of  the legal system, while expressing optimism that this collaboration will lead to meaningful change in Nigeria’s political and socio-economic landscape. 

In  his  remarks,  NBA  President  Afam  Osigwe  (SAN)  highlighted  the  NBA's determination  to  uphold  the  Rule  of  Law  and  strengthen  Nigeria’s  legal institutions. He assured the NLC of the NBA’s readiness to partner with the Nigeria Labour Congress in advocating for policies that respect citizens' rights and promote social justice. 

He emphasized the reactivation of the Pro-Bono Department  of  the  NBA  to  ensure  that  Citizens  who  are  indigent  and  are persecuted can be offered free legal representation at all times Both  organizations  condemned  the  criminalization of civil protests and agreed that the road to sustainable progress for Nigeria lies in ensuring that the principles of the Rule of Law are adhered to at all levels of governance. This  historic  meeting  marks  a  significant  step  forward  in  fostering cooperation between the legal and labour sectors as they join forces to make Nigeria a better and more just society.  

Comrade Benson Upah 

Head of Information and public affairs.

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