The President of Lawyers Alert, Dr. Rommy Mom, facilitated a session at a CJID workshop in Abuja under the People-Centered Public Safety Project, training journalists from Benue, Bayelsa, and Abuja on public safety reporting.   Speaking on Community Policing and Civilian Oversight- The Benue Example, he shared lessons from community policing initiatives in Agatu, Katsina-Ala, and Guma LGAs.   Doctor Rommy emphasized the critical role of the media in early warning, public sens

Journalists drawn from different media organizations in Ogun State have been trained on Rights-Based Reporting and Strategic Communication for judicial reporters, as part of efforts to strengthen ethical, accurate, and people-centered coverage of justice and legal issues in the state. The training programme brought together journalists covering the judiciary, human rights, and legal affairs from print, broadcast, and online media platforms. It was designed to deepen their und

As part of Lawyers Alert’s ongoing campaign to advance reproductive rights and access to justice for women and girls, the Director of Legal Services, Bamidele Jacobs, has made strategic media appearances on Ogun State Television (OGTV) and the Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC). During the televised and radio engagements, Jacobs addressed critical issues surrounding reproductive rights in Nigeria, with a particular focus on the legal framework governing sexual and rep

Lawyers Alert participated in the official launch of the UK–Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office FCDO Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria SPRiNG Programme in Benue State. ‎ ‎The launch held on the 20th of January, 2026 brought together key stakeholders, including government officials, development partners, civil society organisations, and community actors, to align priorities and reinforce collective commitment to peacebuilding, resilience, and inclusive dev

Lawyers Alert was among the participants at the review meeting of the Zero Draft of the National Strategic Plan to Reduce Gender and Human Rights Barriers to HIV and TB Services. ‎ The review meeting, which was organized by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS NACA, was held on the 21st and 22nd of January 2026 in Abuja. ‎ ‎The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including civil society organisations, development partners, and relevant actors in the health and h

Lawyers Alert has trained journalists and other key stakeholders on people-centred public safety and peace communication during the Peace Communication and Resilience Building Masterclass organised by Dataphyte in Abuja, Nigeria. The Masterclass brought together grassroots media practitioners and civil society actors to strengthen the role of the media in promoting community-led peacebuilding and conflict prevention. Speaking at the event, the President of Lawyers Alert, Dr R

Community Policing Committee (CPC) members in Guma and Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas of Benue State have developed a six-month, community-driven action plan aimed at strengthening safety and security within their communities. The action plan outlines practical steps to improve early warning systems, enhance reporting and response mechanisms, prevent conflict, and deepen cooperation between community members and formal security institutions. The action plan emerged from a