Our Objectives
The center's goals are as follows:
The objectives of the Crime & Justice Centre in Nigeria are multi-faceted and aimed at strengthening the country’s criminal justice system and promoting regional cooperation in Africa and the Middle East.
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Strengthening criminal justice reform in Nigeria:
The center seeks to play a pivotal role in the reform efforts of Nigeria’s criminal justice system, addressing issues such as inefficiencies, inequities, and deficiencies.
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Supporting criminal justice institutions to comply with extant laws:
The center will work towards ensuring that criminal justice institutions in Nigeria adhere to existing laws and regulations, promoting transparency and accountability.
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Development of capacity of criminal justice stakeholders:
Through training, exchange programs, mentorship, and capacity building initiatives, the center aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of individuals and organizations involved in the criminal justice system.
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Collaboration with policymakers and legislative bodies:
The center will engage with policymakers and legislative bodies to draft and implement policies and legislative frameworks that contribute to a more effective criminal justice system.
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Initiatives to improve the criminal justice system:
The center will develop and support various relevant initiatives, mechanisms, programs, benchmarks, standard operating procedures, best practices, and modern interventions to improve and develop the criminal justice system in Nigeria.
06.
Fight against corruption, terrorism financing, and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction:
The center will work on developing legislative and policy frameworks, providing training, mentorship, and capacity building to combat these significant challenges.
07.
Combating human trafficking, piracy, and emerging global offenses:
The center will engage with government agencies, development partners, civil society organizations, and regional and international partners to address these serious crimes.
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Access to justice for vulnerable groups:
The center will focus on ensuring access to justice for all, including vulnerable groups such as children in conflict with the law, persons with disabilities, illiterates, and other marginalized individuals.
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Bridging funding and infrastructural gaps:
The center aims to address the lack of funding and infrastructural deficiencies in the criminal justice institutions in Nigeria and Africa, supporting their development and enhancement.
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Regional cooperation in criminal justice improvement:
The center will serve as a hub for criminal justice reforms and development in the region, fostering cooperation and knowledge-sharing among African countries to enhance their criminal justice systems.
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Enhancing security issues:
The center will provide support to security and law enforcement agencies, contributing to the improvement of security both nationally and globally.
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Conflict resolution and prevention:
The center will work on conflict resolution and prevention efforts, both regionally and globally, aiming to address conflicts and promote peace.
Overall, the Crime & Justice Centre in Nigeria seeks to play a significant role in improving the criminal justice system, addressing various challenges, and promoting regional cooperation and development in Africa and the Middle East.