The Nigerian Governors’ Forum, HiiL and the Attorneys-General of the 36 states are working to scale community-based, people-centred justice models across Nigeria to improve access to justice at the state and community levels. SoloHe said, “Today is a workshop centred on People-Centred Justice. “The states are expected to take the knowledge back home, adapt it to their peculiar contexts and implement people-centred justice projects,” Shittu added. She said people-centred justice promotes the recognition of informal justice mechanisms by the formal justice system, particularly in resolving issues such as land disputes, making justice more accessible, affordable and timely for communities. People-centred justice focuses on resolving disputes close to communities through accessible and affordable mechanisms, including informal and alternative dispute resolution systems.

Source: Punch February 13, 2026 17:52 UTC