The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Asaba Branch Human Rights Committee in collaboration with the Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Branch held a Symposium on the 1st day of August, 2025, at the NBA Asaba Bar Centre, behind Cenotaph off High Court Road, Asaba. The symposium x-rayed the respect for human rights, the fight against corruption and sustainable Development by key actors.
Themed: “Administrative bail vis a vis the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law, Delta State 2022” taking place as follows:
The event was hybrid.
Attracting 1 CPD point.
Guest of Honour:
1. Bolatunmi Animashaun (Mrs.)
2nd Vice-President,
Nigerian Bar Association.
*Keynote Speaker:*
1. Omamuzo Erebe SAN Designate, Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Delta State.
*Panelists:*
1. Olukunle Edun SAN
Chairman, Midwest Bar Forum.
2. Bayo Akinlade Esq.
PDSS Advocate.
3. CSP Gladys E. Imegu
O/C Legal, Delta State Police Command and Secretary of the Police Lawyer’s Forum, Nigerian Bar Association.
The keynote delivered by the Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Delta State, Omamuzo Erebe drew a synergy of how law enforcement agencies, the Judiciary and lawyers work hand in hand to ensure Human Rights of Nigerians are not violated.
The request for money at the police station before one is released on bail is not only an act of corruption but also a violation of the rights of the victims to free bail. Is bail really free?
Other contributors who presented their good will messages at the symposium also pointed to different instances were corruption has led to the infringement and denial of the rights of innocent citizens and even caused the death of many.
See photos below:
