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ECOWAS Court, Pan African Lawyers Union To Collaborate On Litigations And Enforcement of Judgments
ECOWAS Court, Pan African Lawyers Union To Collaborate On Litigations And Enforcement of Judgments
By: Michael Mike
The ECOWAS Court of Justice and the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU) have agreed on a collaboration on litigations and enforcement of the judgments.
This was disclosed at a two day seminar organised by PALU with support from the Rahul Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at the weekend in Abuja.
The programme officer of the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), Praise-God Joseph, said there is a collaboration between ECOWAS Court and PALU on how litigants can access the court as they hope to create more awareness on the need for member states to enforce the judgements of the court.
She said: “First is for them to understand that these courts they are the ones who accepted their jurisdiction and established them knowing the importance of this court and also knowing that this court provides decisions which are binding so it is upon the states to implement them and also the last thing that we have seen as an initiative towards ensuring they implement the judgment is to provide advocacy about the decisions that we get from this regional court and also sensitising our member states to know these decisions and also to find initiatives towards implementing the decisions.”
She added that: “Through this publication and also the two days seminar is to ensure that litigants have been equipped with the knowledge of the regional court that means it’s jurisdiction and procedures of accessing the court, but also understand how they can advocate towards the implementation of the decisions rendered by the regional court and through this we are able to strategize and discuss on what initiatives in case they call us we can implement in our respective organisations and also we can collaborate as partners towards enforcement of decisions of regional courts. And on our collaboration with the ECOWAS Court of Justice we have been working together through different strategic litigations but also mostly through capacity buildings and conferences where we aim to build key stakeholders knowledge about the court but also collaborations on how we as litigants and strategic litigants can access the ECOWAS court mostly
She also spoke on PALU and it’s importance, stating that: @Pan African Lawyers union deals with different issues and most of our activities are around strategic litigation so through this strategic litigation we do capacity building to litigants but also we do publications so as to help litigants in accessing justice through regional court. So we organised a two-day seminar which aims for capacity building of participants, litigants, CSOs, NHRIS across the region with the focus of those litigates at the ECOWAS court of Justice.”
The programme officer of Rahul institute for human rights and humanitarian law, Gilford Kimathi, said Rahul sponsored the training because of its interest in building capacity of litigants to promote justice.
*We support access to Justice so we support the Pan African lawyers union in its work that supports both the sub-regional bodies that are working on human rights as well as building the capacity of lawyers especially those that are litigating these bodies.
“We hope to have the litigants have increased awareness and therefore strengthen their capacity to engage with the ECOWAS court.
“One of the challenges that we have is that there is limited awareness of these bodies by many of the advocates we use to have many other challenges like the low levels of implementation of decisions that emanate from those bodies amongst other challenges as you may know therefore our expectation is that through the seminar that was organized by PALU as well as the publication the menu that has been developed by PALU the litigants will be more capacitated to be able to litigate at the ECOWAS court.” he added
The Registrar Appeal, Arbitration and Enforcement, ECOWAS Court of Justice, Mr. Gaye Sowe, at the sidelines said, the court has gotten an approval to be at the next ECOWAS Council of Ministers meeting to present it with their challenges and possible solutions. “For the first time the court is going to meet with the council of Ministers which has never happened before. We will be at the meeting and make known to them the challenges we face aa a regional court and proffer possible solutions.”,
Earlier in his presentation he disclosed that the court has so far made over 390 judgments since inception and that 132 cases against member state are yet to be enforced while while 14 has so far been enforced and that the other over 200 judgements are not enforceable.
ECOWAS Court, Pan African Lawyers Union To Collaborate On Litigations And Enforcement of Judgments
Usman Takes Over as Environment Ministry Permanent Secretary, Seeks Stronger Collaboration
By: Michael Mike
The newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Environment, Salihu Aminu Usman, has officially assumed duty, pledging to strengthen collaboration within the ministry and across the nation’s environmental sector.
Usman made the call during a brief handover ceremony, where he urged staff, agencies and stakeholders to work together to advance environmental policies and programmes aimed at sustainable national development.
He stressed that the ministry’s mandate cannot be effectively achieved without collective commitment and teamwork, noting that cooperation among all actors in the sector is critical to delivering meaningful results.
The new Permanent Secretary assured staff that he would build on the achievements and institutional structures established by his predecessor, while focusing on staff development, professionalism and improved welfare.
According to him, strengthening the capacity and motivation of workers in the ministry will remain central to achieving the ministry’s environmental protection and sustainability goals.
In his remarks, the outgoing Permanent Secretary, Mahmud Adam Kambari, described the Federal Ministry of Environment as an institution blessed with experienced and dedicated personnel.
He thanked the management and staff for the support and cooperation he received during his tenure and encouraged them to extend the same level of commitment to the incoming Permanent Secretary.
Kambari expressed confidence in Usman’s leadership ability, describing him as a professional with strong credentials and an amiable personality capable of sustaining the progress made in the ministry.
He also commended the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, describing him as an inspiring leader and mentor whose guidance contributed to the successes recorded during his time in office.
Speaking on behalf of the ministry’s management and staff, the Director of Special Duties, Mrs. Adenopo, expressed appreciation to Kambari for his leadership and contributions to the ministry.
She noted that his tenure witnessed important achievements that strengthened the ministry’s profile and institutional capacity.
Adenopo welcomed Usman to the ministry and assured him of the unwavering support and cooperation of the workforce.
She expressed confidence that his leadership would consolidate existing gains and guide the ministry toward greater progress in addressing Nigeria’s environmental challenges.
Usman Takes Over as Environment Ministry Permanent Secretary, Seeks Stronger Collaboration
Joint security forces arrest two suspected gunmen during clearance operation in Bauchi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army and other joint security agencies have continued clearance operations in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State, resulting in the arrest of mysuspected gunmen.
Security sources said the operation was carried out through a joint effort involving the army, the Nigeria Police Force, forest guards and personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
The coordinated security operation was conducted in Mansur and Gwana areas of the local government area as part of ongoing efforts to clear criminal elements from communities in the area.
According to the sources, the joint security team raided suspected hideouts during the operation and successfully apprehended at least two suspected armed criminals.
Residents of nearby communities, including Duguri town in Alkaleri LGA, commended the security forces for their sustained efforts in restoring peace and protecting lives and property.
Community members also praised the sacrifices of Nigerian security personnel who operate in difficult and dangerous environments to safeguard communities and ensure stability.
They prayed for continued protection and strength for the troops and other security operatives as they carry out their duties in defence of the nation.
Joint security forces arrest two suspected gunmen during clearance operation in Bauchi
Troops ambush terrorist group, recover bicycles in Marte–Dikwa axis
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, have repelled suspected terrorists during an ambush operation along the Marte–Dikwa axis of Borno.
Security sources said the encounter occurred late on March 13 when troops of the 50 Task Force Battalion under the 24 Task Force Brigade, in conjunction with personnel of the 134 Special Forces Battalion and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, laid an ambush along the main supply route between Marte and Dikwa in Borno State.
According to the sources, the troops made contact with a group of terrorists moving on bicycles at about 10:15 p.m.
The troops immediately engaged the insurgents forcing them to withdraw into nearby bushes.
During exploitation of the area, the troops recovered the corpse of one suspected terrorist, four bicycles and other sundry items believed to have been abandoned by the fleeing insurgents.
Troops ambush terrorist group, recover bicycles in Marte–Dikwa axis
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