PRAWA, LACON Launch Paralegal Studies Programme

The Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA) has entered into a partnership with the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON) and Clifford University, to introduce a Paralegal Studies programme aimed at strengthening access to justice and legal capacity building.

The collaboration was formalised, through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the three partner organisations.

 Stakeholders said the initiative is designed to expand legal support services, and improve community-level access to justice through structured paralegal training.

 During the signing ceremony, participants were informed that Clifford University is part of a global network of 118 Universities operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

 Speaking at the event, the President of PRAWA, Assoc. Prof Uju Agomoh, described the partnership as a significant milestone in legal education and justice sector reform. She expressed optimism that the programme could be replicated across other universities within the global Adventist education network, particularly in Central and West Africa.

 Agomoh also congratulated the Partners, describing the signing as a successful step towards advancing access to justice and legal empowerment initiatives.