Ebonyi Justice Reform Team get new exco's as it prepares to host UNODC rep, Australian Embassy, others

The Justice reform team once again continued its trailblazing programme as it held another meeting on the 1st of September 2017.

The team kicked off the day's activity by incorporating more members of the group as executives of the team in other to accomplish its people oriented goals.

The Executives of the justice reform team include

Rt. Hon Augustine Nwankwegu                                                   Chairman
CP Adaobi Oputa                                                                          Vice Chairman
Barr. Ben Odoh Uruchi                                                                 Secretary
Barr. Ben Eze Lee                                                                         Publicity Secretary
Amaka Chukwu                                                                            PRO
Pastor Bright Edada                                                                      Treasure
Barr Bright Uzochukwu Esike                                                      Welfare

The State chairman of the team stated that the team will focus on four key areas which include

1. Domestication of administration of Criminal Justice Act 2105
2. Construction of Ebonyi Prisons Farm
3. Establishment of Sexual Assault Referral Centre -SARC
4. Establishment of Ebonyi State Multidoor Courthouse

The Chairman disclosed that the agenda of the day was to prepare for the meeting with Dr Uju Agomoh, the Country Representative of the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) stating that UNODC is willing to assist the team if they (the Justice Reform team) show signs of seriousness.

The secretary of the Justice Reform Team, Barr. Ben Odoh thanked the chairman for approving the Ebonyi state Citizen Mediation Centre and also for approving the establishment of the multi-door courthouse.

Barr Ben further disclosed that Dr. Uju Agomoh had agreed to assist the team in two of it four focal points which include Domestication of administration of Criminal Justice Act 2105 and Construction of Ebonyi Prisons Farm. and the UN team have moved up its visit to the state to 22nd September against the earlier scheduled 25th and 26th September.

The secretary informed the team that Rev. Fr Ambrose U. Ekereoku has already concluded talks with the Australian
Embassy who have agreed to partner with the team. He also stated that the team will train traditional rulers on Palace Mediation.

A committee headed by Mr Donatus Owo, who will be assisted by Eze Charles Mkpuma was constituted and tasked with the responsibility of ensuring that the visit by the UN rep was a success.

More of information,

Watch "Settle with laughter" with Barr Odoh Ben Uruchi and Amaka Chukwu on Salt TV.

Settle with laughter airs on EBBC's Salt TV, Every Saturday between 9am-10am.

Barr Okpara Okechukwu, Lecturer, Ebonyi State University and Chairman, ICMC, Abakaliki Branch expected to feature on the program this week.