26,000 Nigerian children enter custody yearly, most without lawyers — Minister

About 26,000 children enter Nigerian custodial and remand facilities annually, with most awaiting trial and many without lawyers, prompting calls by government and justice stakeholders for diversion, early legal aid and child-focused reforms. The post 26,000 Nigerian children enter custody yearly, most without lawyers — Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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26,000 Nigerian children enter custody yearly, most without lawyers — Minister


















Imam Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development delivery remarks at the event

About 26,000 children enter Nigerian custodial and remand facilities annually, with most awaiting trial and many without lawyers, prompting calls by government and justice stakeholders for diversion, early legal aid and child-focused reforms.

The post 26,000 Nigerian children enter custody yearly, most without lawyers — Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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