A Tuberculosis (TB) survivor who was previously disengaged from his workplace due to his health status has been reinstated following the intervention of Lawyers’ Alert. The case underscores ongoing concerns around TB-related stigma and workplace discrimination, where individuals affected by TB often face unjust job loss, social exclusion, and violations of their rights. The survivor’s dismissal reflects a broader pattern of discrimination experienced by people affected by TB,

Lawyers Alert has participated in a para-legal training organized by Terre des Hommes in Makurdi, aimed at strengthening survivor-centered justice delivery and improving responses to gender-based violence (GBV) cases. The training brought together justice sector actors, security personnel, and social service providers to enhance their capacity in handling cases involving vulnerable persons and survivors of abuse. It focused on equipping participants with trauma-informed, gend

Stakeholders from across key sectors have concluded a three-day capacity-building training convened by the Benue State Agency for the Control of AIDS (BENSACA) in collaboration with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), held in Makurdi, Benue State. The training focused on strengthening accountability systems, reducing stigma and discrimination, and improving access to justice and healthcare services for vulnerable populations in the state. It brought together g

The Steering Committee of the People-Centered Public Safety (PCPS) project has commended Lawyers Alert for the progress recorded in the implementation of the initiative in Benue State. The commendation was made during a meeting held at the organization’s headquarters in Makurdi, where members of the steering committee reviewed activities carried out so far and discussed the next phase of the project’s implementation. The steering committee comprises representatives from the

Two of our Legal Officers, Ifechi Aleke and Mary Nguemo Dzuamo, have successfully completed a specialised training on Digital Rights Litigation aimed at strengthening legal responses to emerging violations in the digital space. The capacity-building programme, organised by Digicivic, focused on strengthening legal strategies for the protection of online freedoms, addressing digital rights violations, and enhancing access to justice in an increasingly technology-driven environ

Lawyers Alert had the pleasure of receiving the Co-Executive Director of Creme De La Creme, a gender-diverse organisation working at national and regional levels to advance human rights, provide community support services, and strengthen networks across Nigeria and West Africa. The visit formed part of ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration among organisations working at the intersection of human rights, inclusion, and community development. The engagement provided an import

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) recently paid a working visit to the headquarters of Lawyers Alert in Makurdi, Benue State. The delegation was led by the Abuja-based Senior Human Rights Advisor, Adwoa Kafure, as part of ongoing engagements to strengthen collaboration on human rights protection and community-based interventions. During the visit, the President of Lawyers Alert, Dr. Rommy Mom, expressed appreciation for the engagement

Lawyers Alert Calls for Drug Possession Thresholds to Strengthen HIV/AIDS and TB Response in Nigeria Lawyers Alert has joined other stakeholders in advocating for the introduction of drug possession thresholds in Nigeria as part of broader efforts to strengthen the national response to HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB). The call was made during a three-day community engagement workshop organised by the National Human Rights Commission in Benin City, Edo State, which brought toge

Two of our staff, Dzuamo Mary Nguemo, Esq. and Francisca Uhembe, have successfully completed a training on Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Communities. The capacity-building programme was designed to strengthen community-level responses to GBV by improving prevention, response, and survivor support mechanisms across different settings in Nigeria. The training, organised by Development Initiatives of West Africa, facilitated in-depth discussions on the prevalence, fo

Lawyers Alert has contributed to the development of Nigeria’s 2027–2031 Tuberculosis National Strategic Plan (NSP) through active participation in a key stakeholders’ meeting convened by the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP). The engagement brought together key actors in the TB response to strengthen coordination and ensure that the next phase of Nigeria’s TB strategy is evidence-based, inclusive, and responsive to emerging realities. Our team membe

Lawyers Alert has trained and registered over six hundred Male Feminists as part of its sustained efforts to advance gender equality and prevent gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria. The initiative was showcased at the Summit on Male Feminism and GBV Prevention in Nigeria, convened by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development, where key stakeholders gathered to strengthen coordinated responses to GBV and promote inclusive approaches to prevention. At the sum

Lawyers Alert conducted a two-day capacity-building training for staff of Spring of Hope for the Girl Child in Makurdi, Benue State, focused on strengthening participants’ capacity to identify early warning signs of conflict and respond effectively to emerging threats within their communities. The training formed part of broader efforts to enhance community-based protection systems and promote proactive approaches to conflict prevention and peacebuilding. Facilitated by the A

Lawyers Alert President, Dr Rommy Mom, has been appointed to the Training and Education Sub-Committee of the Board of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, a distinguished global recognition of his leadership and commitment to advancing public health and human rights. In the appointment letter, the Union noted his deep “expertise at the intersection of law, human rights, and health, with extensive experience in LMIC settings and a strong focus on tube

Lawyers Alert participated in a one-day training aimed at equipping young people in Benue State with skills in digital human rights reporting and community-led documentation. The training, hosted by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), United Nations, in partnership with the National Human Rights Commission and Lawyers Alert, focused on strengthening grassroots accountability and amplifying community voices through the use of modern digital tools. The

Lawyers Alert convened a Focus Group Discussion with key stakeholders to examine the intersection between mining activities, community safety, and Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) in Kwande and Logo Local Government Areas of Benue State. The engagement brought together community leaders, civil society organisations, and government representatives in a multi-stakeholder consultative roundtable designed to facilitate inclusive dialogue and collective problem-solving

Lawyers Alert conducted a one-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening citizen oversight on budget tracking and fiscal accountability for Community-Based Organizations (CBOs). The participating CBOs were drawn from Otukpo and Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas of Benue State, and the project was funded by Situation Room. In his opening remarks, Barrister Victor Eboh emphasized that the training was designed to empower CBOs to engage government institutions constr

Lawyers Alert continues to provide critical legal and rights-based support to vulnerable populations through its Legal Clinic at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Benue State. The initiative addresses the urgent needs of displaced communities, documenting cases of rights violations, providing free legal advice, and supporting individuals in navigating legal processes to seek justice and protection. The legal team has actively recorded and addressed cases ranging

Lawyers Alert joined key stakeholders at the official launch of the Multisectoral Accountability Framework for Tuberculosis (MAF-TB) and the rollout of Lenacapavir (LEN PrEP), a long-acting injectable for HIV prevention. The event was part of the activities commemorating World TB Day 2026 and underscored the importance of coordinated action in addressing public health challenges, improving health outcomes, and ensuring accountability in the management of infectious diseases i

Staff of Lawyers Alert Nigeria have participated in an intensive Digital Rights Advocacy, Activism, and Security Capacity Building Programme for civil society organizations in West Africa, held from 2–5 March 2026 in Abuja. The programme is designed to strengthen the capacity of civil society actors to effectively use digital tools for advocacy, enhance secure online activism, and counter emerging threats in the digital space. Representing Lawyers Alert at the training were P

Lawyers Alert has called for the expedited establishment of the Benue State Disability Commission and the full implementation of the Benue State Disability Law 2025, highlighting the critical need for institutional mechanisms to protect the rights, dignity, and inclusion of persons with disabilities across the state. The organization stressed that operationalizing the Commission is vital to translating legal provisions into practical benefits for persons with disabilities, en

Lawyers Alert has proposed critical amendments to the Human Rights Defenders (Protection) Bill 2025 and the National Human Rights Commission Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill 2025 aimed at reinforcing protections for human rights defenders, clarifying obligations for public authorities, and strengthening civic space, accountability, and the rule of law in Nigeria. The proposals were presented during a Public Hearing on the bills at the House of Representatives, attended by lawm

Human rights organisation Lawyers Alert has entered into a partnership with Unique Secondary School, Makurdi, to advance climate justice awareness and environmental education among young people. The partnership was formalised during a courtesy visit by the Climate Justice Master of the school, Philip Iorkase, to the organisation’s office in Makurdi, where he was received by the Senior Programs Officer, Elvis Torkuma, and the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Francisca Uhembe

The President of Lawyers Alert, alongside staff members, received a delegation from the Open Society Foundations (OSF) and partners from Colombia at the organization’s headquarters in Makurdi, Benue State, ahead of the official launch of the Benue People-Centered Public Safety Programme by Governor Hyacinth Alia. In preparation for the launch, the OSF delegation held a strategic meeting with Lawyers Alert to review progress on programme implementation and outline the agenda f

At a strategic meeting hosted by the Benue Network of NGOs, Community Policing Committees (CPCs) shared practical field experiences from Guma and Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas of Benue State. The engagement was held in the lead-up to the launch of the Benue People-Centered Public Safety Programme. The discussions provided a field-level assessment of evolving security and safety trends across affected communities. Participants noted a gradual shift from predominantly kine

Lawyers Alert led a high-level delegation from the Open Society Foundations on a strategic field visit to the Mega Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camps in Makurdi. The visit followed the official launch of the People-Centered Public Safety Programme by the Benue State Government and formed part of post-launch implementation engagements. The visit was designed to provide the delegation with firsthand exposure to the safety and protection realities facing displaced communit

Lawyers Alert has convened what stakeholders described as a rare and strategic multi-sectoral meeting to advance the implementation of the People-Centered Public Safety Programme in Benue State. The meeting, convened by the Bureau of International Cooperation and Development on behalf of Lawyers Alert, brought together representatives of the Open Society Foundations, key Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and leading civil society organisations to strengthen coordin

Lawyers Alert President, Rommy Mom, has described the formal launch of the People-Centered Public Safety Model in Benue State as the culmination of years of community-driven reform efforts aimed at rebuilding trust and strengthening local security governance. Dr. Mom made this known during his address at the official launch of the initiative at Government House, Makurdi, performed by Governor Hyacinth Alia. He explained that what began as a targeted intervention in response t

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

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