ABSU LAW CLINIC PARTNERS CLASFON FOR 2ND ADVOCACY AND WELFARE VISIT TO OKIGWE PRISONS;21 July 2011

The ABSU Law Clinic Prisons Service (Advocacy Unit), in conjunction with the Christian Law Students’ Fellowship of Nigeria (CLASFON) paid an advocacy and welfare visit to the Okigwe Prisons on 21 July 2011. The Law Clinic Team led by Ogochukwu Oye and Oyidiya Torti, included some 400 level clinicians. The Clinicians used the opportunity to observe, inquire and gather relevant information on the treatment of the Prisoners as well as their welfare and general living conditions at the Prisons.

The joint team carried with them food, toiletries and articles of clothing, among other things, donated by the students and philanthropists. The prisoners and prison authorities were extremely excited. The Director of Welfare at the Prisons, Mr. Osuji expressed gratitude and commended the Law Clinic and CLASFON.

The clinicians  informed the authorities of the clinic’s willingness to cater for both the legal and non-legal needs of the prisoners to the best of her capability.