The Open Society Foundations has commended the Benue State Government for formally adopting the People-Centered Public Safety Model as an official state policy. The commendation was delivered by the Programme Manager, Security and Rights at the Open Society Foundations, Louise Ehlers, during the official launch of the initiative at the Government House in Makurdi. Ehlers described the endorsement as a landmark decision that positions Benue as a leader in rights-based security

The Benue State Government has officially launched and adopted the People-Centered Public Safety Model as a state policy, marking a significant shift in the governance of safety and security across the state. Performing the ceremony at the Government House in Makurdi, Governor Hyacinth Alia described the model as a governance-backed framework designed to reposition communities from passive recipients of security to active drivers of peacebuilding and stability. Represented by

Lawyers Alert, has established a legal clinic in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps to provide free legal services and rights awareness to displaced persons affected by conflict and insecurity. The initiative is aimed at strengthening access to justice for vulnerable populations who often lack the legal support needed to address the challenges they face in displacement. The legal clinic will provide legal counselling, documentation support, mediation, and referrals for

A Town Hall Meeting was convened in Gbamjiba, Guma Local Government Area to review the security situation between November 2025 and February 2026, strengthen collaboration between security agencies and the community, and identify practical solutions to ongoing security challenges. The meeting formed part of the Guma Community Policing Committee (CPC)’s action plans, aimed at sustaining peace and maintaining law and order across the local government area. In his opening remark

Lawyers Alert participated in a stakeholders’ meeting convened by the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) to assess the implementation of Nigeria’s National Strategic Plan on Tuberculosis (2021–2026). The meeting brought together representatives from federal and state health institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, implementing partners, and technical experts to evaluate progress under the current TB strategic framework. Report

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) held a high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja to review and validate the second draft of the National Strategic Plan aimed at reducing gender and human rights barriers to HIV and tuberculosis (TB) services in Nigeria. The two-day meeting, held from February 5–6, 2026, brought together representatives from State AIDS Control Agencies, civil society organizations, community and key population networks, relevant MDAs, develop

About: Equivalency Determination on File "Badge" Welcome! When the Equivalency Determination on File “badge” is displayed on an organization's website, it means that the organization was at one time determined by NGOsource to be equivalent to a U.S. public charity or government instrumentality for a specific funder during a specific period of time. The badge is neither a legal designation nor does it represent a valid determination: it is intended for informational purposes o

Lawyers Alert Condemns the Public Parade, Humiliation, and Dehumanization of Young Men in Port Harcourt, River State. Lawyers Alert, a leading human rights and public interest law organization in Nigeria committed to advancing sexual and human rights of women, youth, and other marginalized groups, in collaboration with Media Health and Rights Initiative (MHR), a Nigerian non-profit media organization working to expand access to sexual and reproductive health and rights inform

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

Issued by: Lawyers Alert Lawyers Alert, a Human Rights Defender Organisation and an active member of the Freedom of Peaceful Assembly (FOPA) Network in Nigeria, strongly condemns the arrest and detention of residents and students following the recent protest in Ekpoma, Edo State. These arrests constitute a grave violation of civic freedoms and represent a dangerous erosion of the right to freedom of peaceful assembly, which is fundamental to democratic governance. Section 40

LAWYERS ALERT & NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION HOST TECHNICAL WORKSHOP ON ADDRESSING DISCRIMINATION AND VULNERABILITIES IN IDP COMMUNITIES Lawyers Alert, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), is pleased to announce the convening of a high-level Technical Workshop on Addressing Discrimination and Vulnerabilities in IDP Communities, scheduled to be held on 8 December 2025 at the NHRC Headquarters, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja. The workshop

Lawyers Alert is pleased to announce the commencement of Legal Clinics in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camps in Benue State, following official approval from the Benue State Government through the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA). This initiative seeks to strengthen access to justice, enhance protection, and uphold the rights of displaced persons affected by conflict and insecurity in the state. Benue State continues to grapple with recurring violence and

LAWYERS ALERT CALLS FOR STRONGER SECURITY SYSTEMS AMIDST RISING KILLINGS, ABDUCTIONS AND CHAOS IN NIGERIA Lawyers Alert expresses deep concern over the rising wave of banditry and mass abductions across Nigeria following recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting possible military intervention in the country. Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern,” and his framing of the situation as a “Christian genocide,” have drawn global attentio

1. AHMODU SALISU The case against Ahmodu Salisu was one of criminal trespass and theft . On October 2, 2024, Mr. Emeka Douglas of No. 34 Onitsha Street, Wurukum Makurdi, returned home to discover that several household items had been stolen due to an unlocked kitchen door. The stolen items, valued at ₦124,000, included a 6kg gas cylinder, two large aluminium pots, a frying pan, and a set of plates. Following a report made on October 4, 2024, police investigations led to the

(Feb-August 2025) Organised by Lawyers Alert in collaboration with Hope Behind Bars Africa, supported by CIVICUS. Date: Friday, November 7 th , 2025 Venue: Corinthia Villa Hotel & Suites #9, Arochukwu Street, Old CBN by Old FERMA, Garki 2, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria. TIME SESSION SPEAKERS/MODERATOR 9:30 am - 10:00 am Arrival/Registration Secretariat 10:00 am - 10:05 am National Anthem Everyone 10:05 am – 10:15am Participation introduction All 10:15 am - 10:20 am Welcome & Open

In November 2023, Lawyers Alert filed a landmark case before the ECOWAS Regional Court of Justice against the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the first-ever regional-level case to challenge Nigeria’s restrictive legal framework on access to safe termination of pregnancy (STOP). The case contested the government’s failures and omissions that hinder survivors of sexual violence from accessing essential reproductive healthcare services. The lawsuit was anchored on Nigeria’s non-d

­ Training of Trainers (ToT) AGENDA: Day 1 Time Session Facilitators 08:30-09:00 Workshop Registration Opening Session 09:00-09:30 Introductions and Workshop Objectives, Overview, and Expected Outcomes: Þ Group introductions Þ Objectives, overview, and expected outcomes 09:30- 09:45 Welcome and Goodwill Message for the Workshop 09:45- 10:00 Pre-Workshop Quiz 15 min 10:00- 11:30 What Is a Rights-Based HIV/TB Response in disease response? Þ