Strategic Plan (2023 - 2028)
Our strategy outlines our ambitions for the next five (5) years and will drive our priorities and work programs. It will serve as a benchmark against which we measure our success in achieving our objectives.
01.
Empowering Victims:
We provide legal aid, representation and counseling to victims of injustice, prioritizing vulnerable individuals and cases like illegal dispossession, professional misconduct, Gender Based Violence (GBV) and other pressing forms of injustice.Â
02.
Prison Intervention Program:
AWJAI’s Prison Intervention Program aims to provide legal aid to indigent inmates, challenge unlawful detentions, and advocate for systemic prison reforms. Through direct legal representation, policy advocacy, and stakeholder engagement, the program seeks to uphold the rights of detainees and promote access to justice within Nigeria’s correctional system.
03.
Professional Misconduct:
Promote integrity and justice by ensuring accountability among professionals, particularly lawyers and medical personnel, to restore public trust in these vital fields that form the backbone of a just and ethical society.
04.
Advocacy Efforts:
Advocate for transformative reforms in the Nigerian justice system, ensuring equal access to justice and safeguarding human rights for all. Â
05.
Building Societal Resilience:
Collaborate with organisations to conduct public awareness campaigns, equipping citizens with knowledge of their legal rights, and empowering them to assert same.
06.
Accountability in Law Enforcement:
Hold rogue law enforcement officers accountable for unlawful actions committed under the guise of their uniform, by collaborating with the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission.
07.
Emerging Challenges:
Throughout the 2023 – 2028 period, we will remain responsive to emerging and pressing issues related to injustice and advocacy, addressing critical challenges as they arise.
Our Programmes in Action
Our programmes bring the Strategic Plan to life, turning our goals into tangible impact across communities.
Each initiative aligns with our commitment to justice, accountability, and human dignity.
01.
Prison Intervention Programme (PIP)
Through regular prison visits, case reviews, and legal representation, we provide legal aid to inmates awaiting trial or wrongfully detained.
The PIP focuses on reducing prolonged pre-trial detention and promoting fair trial standards.
02.
Police Monitoring Visits
In collaboration with the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC), we conduct independent monitoring of police stations in the Federal Capital Territory, to encourage rights-based policing and prevent abuses such as unlawful detention, torture, or harassment.
These visits help strengthen transparency, professionalism, and trust between law enforcement and communities.
03.
Gender-Based and Domestic Violence Support
We offer legal and psychosocial support to survivors of gender-based and domestic violence.
Our team collaborates with law enforcement and community partners to ensure access to justice, safety, and empowerment for victims.
04.
Professional Misconduct and Accountability
AWJAI tracks and supports complaints involving unethical conduct by legal practitioners.
By promoting accountability, we strengthen public trust in the justice system.
05.
Illegal Eviction Response
We provide emergency legal assistance to victims of unlawful evictions, protecting their right to shelter and due process.
Through mediation and litigation, we advocate for humane and lawful approaches to property and tenancy disputes.
06.
Legal Aid and Representation
At the core of our mission is the provision of free or subsidised legal services for those unable to afford representation.
We champion landmark cases that promote fairness, equality, and the protection of fundamental rights.