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Pamela Okoroigwe

Senior Legal Practioner/Programme Manager at Legal Defence and Assistance Project (LEDAP)

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Human rights advocate and justice reform

Expert Bio

Pamela obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Law from Nnamdi Azikiwe University (2004-2009), followed by her Master of Laws from the University of Lagos, and she completed her legal education at the Nigerian Law School.

With over a decade of experience, Pamela is a seasoned legal practitioner and human rights advocate in Nigeria. Her expertise spans access to justice, women’s rights programs, justice reform, basic education rights, and public interest litigation.

Pamela actively engages in legal research on human rights issues and provides pro-bono legal assistance to survivors of human rights violations. She also litigates cases involving capital offenders in both trial and appellate courts. Additionally, Pamela conducts training sessions for law enforcement agencies, paralegals, and civil society organizations, covering topics such as basic education rights, anti-torture measures, human rights, and norms regarding sexual and gender-based violence.

Best way to utilise her skills: Violations of human rights and reformation of the justice system.

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