Post Insurgency: NBA partners Yobe Govt. on restoration of legal practice
http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Task Force on restoration of legal practice in North-East says it is partnering Yobe government on administration of justice and respect for human rights in post insurgency. Prof. Mohammad Tabiu, chairman of the task force, disclosed this at a news briefing in Damaturu on Wednesday. He said the task force was in the state to collaborate with NBA members, identify areas of synergy with government and other relevant organisations. “The task force was set up by the NBA President, Abubakar Mahmoud, to address issues of injustice in the North-East arising from the insurgency,” he said. Tabiu said the task force would facilitate re-establishment of legal profession and justice which were disrupted by security challenge. The chairman said the task force would also work towards restoring legal practice, institutions and structures to promote administration of justice, rule of law and human rights. He said the association would raise...