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From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
Stakeholders who attended a one-day training organized by the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS) have vowed to implement the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) and Administration of Criminal Justice Laws (ACJLs) in their respective agencies.
The training, which aimed to deepen understanding of the National Minimum Standards (NMS) document, emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in driving the implementation of the ACJA/ACJLs was attended by representatives from the judiciary, State Ministry of Justice,NBA, security agencies, Correctional Centres and the Independent Corrupt Practices and related offences Commission (ICPC).
They expressed their commitment to implementing the ACJA/ACJLs, aligning with the National Minimum Standards to promote a more effective and people-centered justice system.
The training highlighted the need for speedy justice delivery, stronger collaboration across states, sharing of knowledge, and building trust and confidence in the justice system.
Earlier in his speech at the ceremony, President of CSLS, Professor Yomi Akinseye-George, SAN represented by the Centre’s Director and State Coordinator, Chiamaka Anyaegbu, reminded the participants that Nigeria needs a strong responsive criminal justice system.
Anyaegbu noted that NMS is a direct response to practical challenges and emerging trends in justice delivery, offering actionable recommendations across pre-trial, trial, post-trial, and cross-cutting thematic areas.
“This workshop presents a timely opportunity to further deepen our understanding of the NMS and drive its implementation at all levels.
“I wish to use this platform to make a passionate appeal to the heads of agencies: let us collectively advocate for and actively monitor the implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law in alignment with the National Minimum Standards. Our country urgently ne
