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Oct25
From Despair to Freedom: Access to Justice for the Poor
Access to Justice for the Poor. At AWJAI, we believe that access to justice for the poor is not just an ideal – it is ...
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Oct25
Second Chances: Celebrating a New Beginning
February 29,2024, marks a significant milestone in our ongoing Prison Intervention Project as we celebrate the release of Mr. MD.  This successful reintegration wouldn’t be ...
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Oct25
From Incarceration to Opportunity: A Second Chance Through Legal Aid​
Mr. S’s story is a powerful testament to the transformative impact of our prison intervention program. Facing trial without legal representation, he risked being forgotten ...
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Oct25
From Despair to Hope: A Journey of Justice and Renewal
Access to justice can change the course of a life – and Mr. S is living proof of that truth. A young man who found ...
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Oct26
Transformative Justice Begins: AWJAI’s First Steps in Prison Intervention at Suleja Custodial Centre
AWJAI’s teams up with University of Abuja Law Students: AWJAI Brings Justice to Suleja Custodial Centre: Imagine the despair of spending 9 months in prison ...
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Nov23
Restoring Hope and Justice: AWJAI’s Impact at Kuje Custodial Centre
On October 29, 2024, AWJAI, in partnership with Citizens Gavel, embarked on a mission to bring hope and justice to the forgotten inmates of Kuje ...
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Nov23
Justice Reform for Inmates: AWJAI and Citizens Gavel Partner
Justice Reform for Inmates: AWJAI and Citizens Gavel Partner to Support Inmates at Kuje Custodial Centre AWJAI, in collaboration with Citizens Gavel, recently visited the ...
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Jan20
AWJAI’s Commitment to Restorative Justice
On December 12, 2024, the Honourable Chief Judge of the FCT, Justice Husseini Baba Yusuf, visited the Suleja Correctional Center. Â During this visit, the Asabe ...
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Apr04
Bridging Healthcare and Justice
Bridging Healthcare and Justice: A Partnership of Compassion and Change On March 22, 2025, AWJAI, had the profound honor of joining forces with the Neriah ...
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Apr07
Bridging Justice and Care: AWJAI Suleja Correctional Centre Outreach
On March 20, 2025, the Asabe Waziri Justice Advocacy Initiative (AWJAI), in collaboration with Citizens Gavel Foundation for Social Justice (Citizens Gavel), visited Suleja Correctional ...
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May13
Restoring Hope at Keffi Correctional Centre
On May 8, 2025, the Asabe Waziri Justice Advocacy Initiative (AWJAI) had the honour of accompanying the Chief Judge of the FCT, Hon. Justice Husseini ...
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Aug01
AWJAI Conducts Follow-Up Visit to Suleja Correctional Facility
As part of our continued commitment to justice for all, the Asabe Waziri Justice Advocacy Initiative (AWJAI) Legal Team conducted a follow-up legal aid visit ...
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Nov08
From Darkness to Empowerment: Mrs. A.O.’s Journey of Rising Above Domestic Violence
In the darkness of domestic violence, a young mother and her 2 children found themselves trapped, helpless, and afraid. Beaten and cast out with nothing, ...
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Jan29
A Mother’s Strength: Fighting for Justice Against All Odds
When Ms. J.A.’s worst nightmare became a reality, her life was forever changed. Her innocent daughter was taken from her grandparents without her consent by ...
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Apr02
From Wife to Outcast: A Harrowing Tale of Rejection and Resilience
 A tale Rejection and Resilience. For three blissful years, Mrs. R.J. cherished harmonious life with her husband, David. However, the arrival of her mother-in-law marked ...
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Apr02
Beyond Legal Aid: A Mother’s Fight for Justice and Dignity
Beyond Legal Aid The weight of abandonment pressed down on Mrs. A.L. like a cold wind. In January 2024, she and her two young children ...
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Jul23
A Mother’s Fight for Justice: Update on Ms. J. A
Justice is a journey, and we walk it together. In November 2024, five-year-old Miss A was brutally abused by her father and stepmother in Kano ...
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CONFRONTING INJUSTICE: THE FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL EVICTION
Illegal evictions are not just unlawful—they are a barbaric act that strips individuals of their dignity, security, and sense of belonging. These sudden and often violent displacements cause untold psychological and emotional trauma, leaving families vulnerable and helpless. At AWJAI, we believe such inhumane practices must be confronted and eradicated.
Our journey began with a spark—a single illegal eviction that ignited a movement. It was this injustice that inspired the founding of AWJAI, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting for justice and holding perpetrators accountable.
Our founder’s personal story serves as a testament to resilience and the pursuit of justice. Wrongfully evicted from her property, she fought tirelessly to recover what was rightfully hers. This experience not only led to the recovery of her property but also laid the foundation for AWJAI’s mission to support victims of illegal evictions and advocate for systemic change.
We invite you to read the full account of our founder’s battle against injustice and the story of how AWJAI came to life.
Nov08
Exposing Professional Misconduct: A Call for Accountability
Unchecked professional misconduct only grows stronger in the shadows. Those who engage in illegality are often emboldened if their actions go unchallenged. In June 2024, ...
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Nov08
Holding Professionals Accountable : Fighting for Justice and Fairness
Imagine paying for a service only to have the provider disappear. That’s exactly what happened when a lawyer accepted payment to register two business names, ...
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Nov08
Apo Legislative Quarters Police Station Oversight Visit
AWJAI, in partnership with the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC), conducted an oversight visit to the Apo Legislative Quarters Police Station, led by ...
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Nov08
Trademoore Police Station Oversight Visit
AWJAI, along with Magistrate Ibegu Linda Abhiranyam of the Magistrate Court Lugbe, the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee, Citizens Gavel, and duty solicitors, conducted ...
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Nov08
Bwari Police Station Oversight Visit
In collaboration with the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC), the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and Citizens Gavel, AWJAI conducted a monitoring visit to ...
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Nov08
Restoring Hope: Mr. Ahmed’s Journey
On February 14, 2024, Mr. Ahmed, an orphan struggling with financial hardship, was arrested and held in detention for seven months due to his inability ...
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Nov23
Justice in Action: Collaborating for a Better Tomorrow
On November 20, 2024, AWJAI in collaboration with the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC), Hope Behind Bars Africa, and Citizen’s Gavel, visited the ...
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Jan28
Justice in Action: Advocating for Fair Treatment and Detainee Rights
On January 15, 2025, AWJAI, in collaboration with the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC), Hope Behind Bars Africa (HBBA), and the Neriah Hope ...
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Jan28
Championing Justice: A Unified Push for Reform
On January 20, 2025, the Asabe Waziri Justice Advocacy Initiative (AWJAI), in collaboration with the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC), Citizens Gavel, Public ...
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Mar12
Insights from more Police Station Monitoring Visits
As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening the administration of criminal justice, we conducted additional 10 oversight visits to police stations across the Abuja ...
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Jun25
Oversight Visit to Bwari Police Station
The legal required days for a person accused of a crime to stay in Police Detention without being charged to court or granted bail is ...
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Jun25
Justice in Action: AWJAI and Partners Monitor Jikwoyi Police Station
As part of our advocacy for legal justice and equity, AWJAIÂ joined the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC) in partnership with Citizens Gavel ...
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Jul07
Joint Oversight Visit to Nyanya Police Station and Area Command Karu
As part of its ongoing efforts to promote accountability and ensure compliance with the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), the Asabe Waziri Justice Advocacy Initiative ...
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Jul07
Upholding the ACJA: Monitoring Visit at Wuse Division
As part of its ongoing police oversight initiative, the Asabe Waziri Justice Advocacy Initiative (AWJAI), in collaboration with the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee ...
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Jul07
Justice on the Clock: Oversight Visit to Ushafa Police Station
In a continued effort to uphold the rule of law and ensure that police detention practices align with the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), ...
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Jul25
Holding Power Accountable from the Root: AWJAI’s Monitoring Visit to Nyanya Police Station
As part of ongoing efforts to promote accountability and protect human rights within Nigeria’s criminal justice system, AWJAI in collaboration with the Administration of Criminal ...
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Jul25
Justice for All: Monitoring Detention at Bwari Police Station
The Asabe Waziri Justice Advocacy Initiative (AWJAI) team on 23rd July 2025, joined the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC) in a monitoring exercise at ...
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Jul25
Monitoring for Accountability: What We Found at Ushafa Police Station
In line with our commitment to promoting equitable access to justice and strengthening the criminal justice system in Nigeria, the AWJAI team participated in a ...
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Aug04
Justice in Custody: AWJAI and Partners Conduct Oversight Visit to Utako Police Station
What does justice look like behind bars? It’s easy to talk about the rule of law in theory—but ensuring that it’s upheld in the cramped, ...
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Aug27
Justice in Action: August 2025 Police Monitoring Visits
August 2025 was a month of tangible impact in AWJAI’s fight for justice and accountability. Together with our partners, the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring ...
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Oct13
Justice in Motion: AWJAI’s September Visits to Prisons
Justice Under Watch: AWJAI’s Monitoring Visit to Utako Police Station On August 28, 2025, the Asabe Waziri Justice Advocacy Initiative (AWJAI), in partnership with the ...
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Oct20
October ACJMC Police Oversight Visits With AWJAI
Strengthening Justice Through Oversight: AWJAI’s Monitoring Visit to Bwari and Ushafa Police Stations In a continued effort to promote transparency, accountability, and respect for human ...
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Dec01
November ACJMC Police Oversight Visits With AWJAI
Advancing Accountability Through Oversight: AWJAI’s Monitoring Visit to Utako Police Station In a steadfast commitment to strengthening transparency, protecting human rights, and promoting due process ...
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Jul23
Justice in Action: AWJAI joins FCT Chief Judge to Visit to Kuje Correctional Facility
In a significant move towards reforming Nigeria’s justice system, the Asabe Waziri Justice Advocacy on Thursday, 17th July 2025 joined the Honourable Justice Husseini Baba-Yusuf, ...
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Aug01
Towards Digital Justice: Stakeholders Review E-Filing System for FCT Magistrate Courts
On July 24, 2025, the High Court of FCT hosted a pivotal meeting to review and validate the proposed E-Filing and Case Management System (EFCMS) ...
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