The two institutions say closer cooperation can strengthen human rights protection and the administration of justice.
By Wapcodehub9ja LIVE News Desk
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate, and the Human Rights Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ilorin Branch, have agreed to strengthen cooperation on human rights, the rule of law and justice administration.
The understanding followed a courtesy visit by the committee to the EFCC’s Ilorin office on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The delegation was led by the committee’s chairperson, Hajia Rasheedat Hassan-Aribito, who also serves as Vice Chairperson of the NBA, Ilorin Branch.
Hassan-Aribito commended the EFCC’s work in combating corruption and said the NBA Human Rights Committee has a responsibility to protect the fundamental rights of citizens, particularly people who may be unable to afford legal representation.
She stressed the importance of cooperation between legal practitioners and law-enforcement institutions in ensuring that investigations and other enforcement processes remain consistent with due process and the protection of citizens’ rights.
Receiving the delegation, the Ilorin Zonal Director of the EFCC, ACE I Victoria Ugo-Ali, described the NBA as an important stakeholder in the fight against corruption and the administration of justice.
Ugo-Ali said respect for constitutional rights and applicable laws remains central to the Commission’s operations. She also said EFCC Executive Chairman Ola Olukoyede had directed that allegations involving abuse of fundamental rights should receive priority within the Commission’s activities.
The engagement comes amid broader discussions between the NBA and EFCC on due process, professionalism in investigations and the lawful treatment of suspects and lawyers involved in financial-crime cases.
Both institutions are expected to continue engaging on areas where stronger cooperation can support the fight against corruption while safeguarding fundamental rights and strengthening public confidence in the justice system.
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