By DESTINY Isinwa
A legal friendly organization called Community Justice Centre (CJC) has officially opened office in Owerri the capital city of Imo State and displayed it’s readiness to commence operations.
The CJC office was officially opened on Thursday 27th March and it’s been located at All Seasons hotel by Commercial District G, New Owerri.
According to the press material made available to journalists during the official opening as being presided over by Ijeoma Nwafor of HiiL, Amaka Nna of Community Justice Centre Steering Committee and Mrs. Amanda who represented NDF, it declared that the CJC operation centre is a collaborative effort of Hague Institute for Innovation of Law(HiiL), Nkemjika Development Foundation (NDF) and Community Justice Centre Steering Committee.
They disclosed that the “CJC is implemented by NDF with advisory support from the CJC Steering Committee while funding and technical support are provided by HiiL. The initiative is designed as a hybrid justice delivery model, combining a physical centre with an online platform to ensure broad access to justice support, dispute resolution and referral services. It serves as a first point of contact for individuals facing justice challenges, offering alternative dispute resolution, legal information and referrals to specialized services such as legal aid, psychosocial support and medical assistance.”
“The CJC represents a significant milestone in our commitment to ensuring that justice is not only accessible but also responsive to the needs of the people of Imo State .CJC was established following an extensive Justice Innovation Lab that convened justice sector leaders, law enforcement agencies, civil society organizations, traditional and religious institutions. Through this collaborative effort, they identified the most pressing justice needs in Imo State as domestic violence, family disputes and land issues. CJC is a solution to help prevent and resolve these justice needs.”
“Residents of Imo State can access the Community Justice Centre in Owerri or use its online services ‘ImoJusticemove.org. or contact us on 08168667544 for information and referrals to justice resource. This initiative is designed to serve as a model for community driven justice reforms across Nigeria.” They stated.
