…Supports global campaign to end digital violence against women and girls
Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has partnered with the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON) to provide free legal services to indigent residents across the council. The initiative underscores the administration’s commitment to expanding access to justice, protecting vulnerable groups, and strengthening community welfare.
Speaking on behalf of the Executive Chairman, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, the Council Manager, Mr. Abiodun Oshineye, described the collaboration as a major step toward ensuring that all residents—regardless of economic capacity—can obtain timely and professional legal support. He noted that many low-income individuals are unable to secure legal representation due to financial barriers, making the intervention both strategic and impactful.
“The administration remains committed to justice, fairness, and the protection of fundamental human rights. This partnership will allow our indigent residents to access quality legal services at no cost, thereby promoting equity and social inclusion,” Oshineye said.
The initiative aligns with the global campaign themed “End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls,” which seeks to address rising cases of online harassment, cyberstalking, digital gender-based violence, identity theft, and other harmful online behaviours. The LCDA reiterated that safeguarding women and girls—both offline and online—remains a priority of the current administration.
In her goodwill message, the Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja Branch, Mrs. Chinenye Udeh, reaffirmed the readiness of the NBA and the Legal Aid Council to work closely with Onigbongbo LCDA to ensure effective service delivery. She said the partnership would broaden access to legal representation, mediation, counselling, and other statutory services under the Legal Aid Act.
The free legal services will cover:
Enforcement of fundamental human rights
Gender-based and domestic violence cases
Cyber harassment and digital abuse
Family, custody, and marital matters
Children’s rights under the Child Rights Act
Tenant–landlord matters under tenancy laws
Eligible criminal and civil cases under the LACON mandate
Residents were urged not to remain silent in cases of gender-based violence, domestic abuse, or child abuse. The Legal Aid Council and the NBA stressed that violence flourishes when victims fail to speak out, encouraging prompt reporting to the appropriate authorities.
The Association also announced that legal services will be taken closer to the grassroots to enhance accessibility. A dedicated Legal Help Desk will be established within the LCDA to ensure wider coverage.
Representing the Executive Chairman, the Chief of Staff, Hon. Seun Abiodun, expressed appreciation to the Legal Aid Council, the NBA, and other stakeholders. He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to strengthening institutions that uphold justice, protect vulnerable residents, and improve the overall well-being of the people of Onigbongbo LCDA.
Present at the event were members of the management team of Onigbongbo LCDA, community stakeholders, market leaders, women leaders, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (Onigbongbo Chapter), journalists, and other distinguished guests.
