“Security Is Your Right, Not A Privilege” – NBA President Declares At North-Central Security Summit In Benue State”

At the NBA North-Central Security Summit in Makurdi, themed “Strengthening Security, Rule of Law, and Justice Delivery in North-Central Nigeria,” hosted in partnership with the Benue State Government, NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, delivered a powerful address, emphasizing that security is a fundamental right, not a privilege. Citing Section 14 of the 1999 Constitution, he underscored the state’s obligation to ensure national security.

Highlighting the region’s alarming insecurity, Afam Osigwe referenced the recent kidnapping of six law students en route to law school and the brutal killings in Benue State, including the massacre of over 200 civilians in Yelewata community. He stressed that intelligence-gathering and proactive collaboration among stakeholders are crucial to breaking cycles of violence.

Mr. President called on participants, including security experts, policymakers, community leaders, and legal professionals, to craft locally informed, sustainable security and justice strategies. He emphasized that security is everyone’s responsibility and encouraged active participation in the summit deliberations.

The NBA President expressed hope for a successful and transformative summit, yielding actionable solutions for peace and justice in Nigeria’s troubled North-Central region.