Abuja, Nigeria – March 2024 – The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC)
spearheaded a pivotal Access to Justice Consortium Strategy Meeting. This
gathering marked a significant step towards a more just future for Nigerians and
Africans alike.
The consortium, a collaborative effort by PPDC, Citizen Gavel, Hope Behind Bars
Africa (HBBA), Law Hub Development and Advocacy Centre (Law Hub), and Centre
for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS), aims to achieve an African Society with equal access
to justice for all.

The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has been committed to
enhancing transparency, accountability, and good governance through various
initiatives. PPDC’s Access to Justice program emphasizes the use of technology that can support the transformation of systems, processes and strategic procedural
reform initiatives that address the inherent and systematic delays in the
administration of civil proceedings and criminal justice.

The Access to Justice Consortium recognizes that collaboration is key. By bringing
together diverse stakeholders, the consortium fosters a comprehensive approach
to tackle access to justice challenges. This collaborative effort will lead to the
development of sustainable solutions that create a more efficient, equitable, and
accessible justice system.
The consortium welcomes new members across Africa to join its movement. With a
united front, the consortium aims to dismantle barriers to justice not just in Nigeria,
but across the African continent.

About PPDC
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) is a non-governmental
organization and social enterprise dedicated to fostering transparent and
accountable governance while increasing citizens’ participation in governance
processes. PPDC’s programs are designed to promote values and initiatives that
drive institutional, behavioral, and systemic change in society. For more
information, please visit www.ppdc.org.

Signed
Munachi Okoro
Head of Communication and Knowledge Management
Public and Private Development Centre