Abuja, Nigeria – May 2024 – The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) spearheaded a pivotal Access to Justice Consortium Strategy Meeting. This gathering marked a significant step towards a more just future for Nigerians and Africans alike.
The consortium, a collaborative effort by PPDC, Citizen Gavel, Hope Behind Bars Africa (HBBA), Law Hub Development and Advocacy Centre (Law Hub), and Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS), aims to achieve an African Society with equal access to justice for all.
PPDC’s Access to Justice program emphasizes the use of technology that can support the transformation of systems, processes and strategic procedural reform initiatives that address the inherent and systematic delays in the administration of civil proceedings and criminal justice.
The Access to Justice Consortium recognizes that collaboration is key. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, the consortium fosters a comprehensive approach to tackle access to justice challenges. This collaborative effort will lead to the development of sustainable solutions that create a more efficient, equitable, and accessible justice system.
The consortium welcomes new members across Africa to join its movement. With a united front, the consortium aims to dismantle barriers to justice not just in Nigeria, but across the African continent.
About PPDC
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) is a non-governmental organization and social enterprise dedicated to fostering transparent and accountable governance while increasing citizens’ participation in governance processes. For more information, please visit www.ppdc.org.
Signed
Munachi Okoro
Head of Communication and Knowledge Management
Public and Private Development Centre