A REPORT ON UTURU COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The outreach was held on the 27th of March 2015.

We arrived at Uturu at exactly 9:15am. On arrival at the venue, the village square was already arranged for the outreach by the youths who were  aware of our visit.

However, we were faced with the challenge of gathering the villagers to the square for the outreach which was later resolved. A great number

of them finally came out and the students quickly started with the items on the programme after the opening prayer. There was an educating drama

display by the law students which also served as a mode of sensitizing the villagers about the freedom of Information Act.
Also, a brief speech was made by the 1st speaker for the outreach group in the person of Eke Nneka Anaga, who enlightened the villagers on the objectives of the FOI Act. Another speech was made by the 2nd speaker

in the person of Igboanugwo Valentine who discussed the procedures for enforcement of the right guaranteed under the FOI Act and lastly the 3rd speakers

Erondu Olanma enlightened them on the role of the Abia State University Law Clinic.
Our own co-ordinator

Barr. Emeka Okoroafor threw more light on what the speakers had said and also entertained some questions

from the villagers.
Some of the villagers asked questions based on the issue of security. They wanted to know how secured they were from the police and other law enforcement agencies in asking various questions. Barr. Emeka ensured them of their safety in respect of their rights in asking for information.
In terms of our achievements we were able to educate a great number of people on the provisions of the FOI Act and its objectives, as well as the role of the ABSU law clinic in helping get access to justice.
The students also interviewed some members of the community and finally a closing prayer was said by Obike Chinyere Peace. 
The outreach to Uturu community was organized by the following clinicians of Abia State law faculty Igwe Sandra, Abia Humphrey, Enyeazu Victor, Odiba Chidiebere, Erugo Desiree and our very own coordinators Dr. Sam Erugo and Barr. Emeka Okoroafor.
   In Attendance were:
The 5th year clinicians
The 4th year clinicians
The Clinic Staff/Supervisor: Barr. Emeka Okoroafor.