The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria is a federal agency that provides free legal assistance and representation to individuals who cannot afford legal services. Here are some key points about the Legal Aid Council:
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- Establishment: The Legal Aid Council was established by the Legal Aid Decree No. 56 of 1976, which was later replaced by the Legal Aid Act Cap L9 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. The Act has been further amended to enhance its operations.
- Mandate: The primary mandate of the Legal Aid Council is to provide legal representation and assistance to indigent persons in Nigeria, ensuring that justice is accessible to all, regardless of financial status.
- Functions:
- Legal Representation: Providing free legal representation to indigent persons in criminal and civil cases.
- Legal Advice and Counseling: Offering legal advice and counseling to individuals who require legal assistance.
- Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Facilitating mediation and ADR services to resolve disputes outside the court system.
- Public Legal Education: Conducting public awareness campaigns and education programs on legal rights and responsibilities.
- Prison Decongestion: Working towards the decongestion of prisons by representing accused persons who are unable to afford legal representation.
- Eligibility: Legal aid is generally available to individuals who cannot afford the services of a lawyer. Eligibility criteria include an assessment of the person’s financial situation and the merits of the case.
- Organizational Structure: The Legal Aid Council is headed by a Director-General and operates through various state and zonal offices across Nigeria. It also collaborates with private legal practitioners and non-governmental organizations.
- Challenges: The Council faces challenges such as inadequate funding, high caseloads, limited public awareness, and logistical issues in reaching remote areas.
- Achievements:
- Providing legal representation and securing the release of numerous individuals from detention.
- Successfully handling thousands of criminal and civil cases on behalf of indigent persons.
- Implementing public legal education programs to inform citizens about their legal rights.
- Facilitating alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to reduce the burden on the formal judicial system.
- Partnerships: The Legal Aid Council collaborates with various stakeholders, including the Nigerian Bar Association, civil society organizations, and international bodies, to enhance the delivery of legal aid services.
CONTACTS
- Head Office: 22 Port Harcourt Crescent, Off Gimbiya Crescent, Area 11 Garki, Abuja.
- Email: info@legalaidcouncil.gov.ng
- Website: www.legalaidcouncil.gov.ng
- Tel: 09030436616, 07031915990
STATE OFFICES NATIONWIDE
- ABUJA OFFICES:
- Legal Aid Council Federal Secretariat Complex Phase 1, Ground Floor., Abuja
- Open University Office Complex Area 3, Garki.FCT
- Legal Aid Council Bwari Centre Bwari Area Council Secretariat., FCT
- Legal Aid Council Gwagwalada Centre Gwagwalada Area Council Secretariat. Abuja FCT
- Legal Aid Council Karu Centre Karu Local Government Secretariat New Karu, Nasarawa State.
- PLATEAU STATE OFFICES:
- 1st Floor Ministry of Education Bulding State Secretariat Complex Jos. Plateau State.
- Legal Aid Council Shendam Centre Local Government Secretariat Complex Shendam, Plateau State.
- BENUE STATE OFFICES:
- Legal Aid Council Block Gp, 508, Fmr Ministry of Finance Makurdi. Benue State .
- Legal Aid Council Katsinal Ala Centre Local Government Secretariat Complex Katsina Ala, Benue State .
- KOGI STATE OFFICE:
- Former Ministry of Commerce & Industry Premises Behind Sub-treasury Ibb Way, Lokoja Kogi State
- KWARA STATE OFFICE:
- Governor’s Office Ahmadu Bello Way, Along Government House, G.R.A. Ilorin, Kwara State
- NASARAWA STATE OFFICE:
- High Court 3 Annex, Opp Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (Dash), Shendam Road, Lafia.
- NIGER STATE OFFICES:
- 8-83 Ground Floor Federal Secretariat Complex Minna.
- Legal Aid Council Suleja Centre Old Local Government Secretariat Kantoma Bridge, Suleja, Niger State
- Legal Aid Council Bida Centre Local Government Secretariat, Bida, Niger State
- ADAMAWA STATE OFFICE:
- Federal Secretariat Complex Yola, Adamawa State
- BORNO STATE OFFICE:
- Federal Secretariat Complex Maiduguri, Borno State
- GOMBE STATE OFFICES:
- Room 254 & 255 Federal Secretariat Behind Bauchi Motor Park Gombe .
- Legal Aid Council Biliri Centre Opposite Unity Bank Biliri, Gombe.
- BAUCHI STATE OFFICES:
- Federal Secretariat Complex Bauchi, Bauchi State
- Legal Aid Council Ningi Centre Gurama Hall Along Ningi/Kano Road Ningi, Bauchi State.
- TARABA STATE OFFICE:
- Ministry of Justice Complex Jalingo, Taraba State
- TARABA STATE OFFICE:
- Ministry of Justice Complex Jalingo, Taraba State
- KADUNA STATE OFFICES:
- 3rd Floor Room 323 – 328. FEDERAL SECRETARIAT COMPLEX KAWO ROAD KADUNA,
- Kaduna South Local Government Secretariat Kakuri, Kaduna.,
- Civil Defence Premises Opp. Frsc Office, Kafanchan Jemaa Lga, Kaduna.
- Chikun Local Government Secretariat Kujama, Kaduna.
- JIGAWA STATE OFFICE:
- 3rd Floor Room 323 – 328. FEDERAL SECRETARIAT COMPLEX KAWO ROAD KADUNA,
- KANO STATE OFFICES:
- 1st Floor Gidan Murtala,, BUK Road, Kano State
- Legal Aid Council Unogogo Centre Near Sharia Court, Unogogo Kano.
- KASTINA STATE OFFICES:
- Federal Secretariat Complex Dandagoro, Kano Road, Katsina
- ZAMFARA STATE OFFICES:
- Mal.Yahaya Gusau Federal Secretariat, !st Floor,Room 45-48, Gusau, Zamfara State.
- KEBBI STATE OFFICES:
- Legal Aid Council Old High Court Complex Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State.
- ENUGU STATE OFFICES:
- Room 251 – 258, 2nd Floor Federal Secretariat Complex Enugu.
- ABIA STATE OFFICES:
- LEGAL AID COUNCIL. Room 31 School Road Umuahia, Abia State
- ANAMBRA STATE OFFICES:
- State Secretariat, (Old Building) Ground Floor, Opp Uba Plc. Secretariat Road Awka.
- Legal Aid Council Otuocha Centre, Anambra East Local Government Secretariat Premises, Otuocha Anambra.
- Legal Aid Council Umuchukwu Centre, Orumba South L.G.A. Anambra.
- Legal Aid Council Neni.Centre,Town Hall Complex Neni, Anaocha Local Governmen, Anambra,
- Legal Aid Council Umuchukwu Centre, Orumba South L.G.A. Anambra.
- EBONYI STATE OFFICE:
- Ground Floor, Ministry of Justice Centenary City, Abakiliki, Ebonyi
- DELTA STATE OFFICES:
- Federal Secretariat Complex Asaba, Delta State
- Legal Aid Council Warri Centre High Court of Justice, Effurun Warri, Delta State
- EDO STATE OFFICES:
- Federal Secretariat Complex 2nd Floor Auchi Road Aduwawa, Benin City.
- Legal Aid Council Auchi Centre Behind Frsc Office Off Ibienafe Road, Akhaluma Village Auchi, Edo State
- AKWA IBOM STATE OFFICE:
- 3rd Floor, Federal Secretariat Complex Abak Road 321 Uyo, Akwa Ibom
- BAYELSA STATE OFFICES:
- High Court Complex Onopa, Yenogoa, Bayelsa State
- Legal Aid Council Sagbama Centre Local Government Secretariat Sagbama Bayelsa
- CROSS RIVER STATE OFFICE:
- 2nd Floor Left Wing Federal Secretariat Complex Calabar.
- RIVER STATE OFFICES:
- High Court Complex Port Harcourt, River State
- Legal Aid Council Abonema Centre Akuku Toru Local Government Secretariat Abonema, River State
- LAGOS STATE OFFICES:
- 10 Okotie Eboh Road, Ikoyi Lagos.
- Legal Aid Council Badagry Centre Badagry, Lagos.
- EKITI STATE OFFICE:
- 10 Ajilosun Street, Ikere Road Ado Ekiti
- OGUN STATE OFFICE:
- Federal Secretariat Complex, Room 201-204 Abeokuta, Ogun State
- ONDO STATE OFFICES:
- Federal Secretariat Complex 2nd Floor, Rooms 220-225, Igbatoro Rd Akure.
- Legal Aid Council Owo Centre Old Nrc Building, Oke-ogun, Owo Ondo.
- OSUN STATE OFFICES:
- Bola Ige House, State Secretariat, Abere, Osogbo. Osun, Nigeria.
- OYO STATE OFFICES:
- Ministry of Justice Annex State Secretariat Ibadan Oyo State
- Akinyele Moniya Community Centre, Akinyele Local Government, Ibadan Oyo State
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