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Justice Aderemi Annual Lecture Series (JAALS) Foundation

Welcome to JAALS Foundation

Nigeria’s justice system has a rich history of evolution, aiming to become a global model. With a highly esteemed independent judiciary that is continuously adapting, there are certainly challenges to overcome. The JAALS Foundation is dedicated to reforming the justice system, striving for a stellar reputation, top-rated judicial officers, standardized laws, and efficient practices that can capitalize on new opportunities.

To achieve these goals, radical changes are necessary, including the implementation of modern IT systems, streamlined processes, and appropriate infrastructure. Well-trained and equipped support staff are also essential for the system’s success.

Through a combination of traditional values and technological advancements, we are confident that the envisioned reforms will be realized. Our vision includes modernizing the justice system, advocating for legislative changes, improving prison conditions, promoting good governance, and ensuring government accountability.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we extend a warm welcome to you on our website. We hope you find the information valuable, and we are open to collaboration opportunities with you.

Tolulope Aderemi
Board Secretary/Director
The JAALS Foundation

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Our Mission

The JAALS Foundation is dedicated to ending mass incarceration and social injustice in Nigeria. Our mission is to ensure equal access to justice for all individuals, irrespective of societal standing. By providing public access to information on fundamental human rights and government structures, we aim to empower citizens to hold the government accountable. Through active participation in governance, we strive to strengthen the rule of law, bridge the gap between the government and the governed, and eradicate corruption on all levels

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Our Vision

We visualize a Nigerian society that embraces innovative approaches to justice, safeguards the fundamental rights of every citizen, and promotes effective governance. Our vision includes the complete elimination of bribery and corruption, the reduction of court case backlogs through the integration of technology, and the provision of rehabilitation opportunities for prisoners. JAALS foundation aspires to build a community that is legally aware, actively participates in decision-making processes, and contributes immensely to sustainable development goals.

JAALS Foundation Events

Monthly Donation to the Correctional Center

In 2024, after JAALS Foundations visit to the Agodi Correctional Center and witnessing the dilapidating state of the correctional center and the decline in welfare, JAALS Foundation as well as it partners decided to commit to a monthly supply of relief and wellness items to the center with the main aim of improving the welfare of the inmate.

To Support this initiative and make an impact, kindly reach our Country Representative, Mr Kelvin Ekoro on +234 (70) 36697933.

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Mental Health Awareness Summit

On October 10, 2025, the world observed World Mental Health Day. To mark this significant day, JAALS Foundation was a proud sponsor of the Awakening Minds summit organized by the Mindsplace Initiative, led by Ms. Eniola Bello and her dedicated team.

With the theme Awakening Minds: Access, Awareness, and Action, our Director, Dr. Tolu Aderemi, delivered a keynote address on the intersection of mental health, legislation, and human rights.

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The Visit to the Juvenile Correctional Center

In October 2024, JAALS Foundation celebrated one of its Ambassadors, Ambassador Deji Obembe an outstanding Nigerian dedicated to the reform of our dear nation, Nigeria.

Ambassador Deji decided to celebrate his birthday in a more impactful way, he chose to partner with the JAALS Foundation and encouraged his family, friends and colleagues to donate to the JAALS Foundation’s prison reform project.

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Inaugural JAALS Junior Conference

JAALS Foundation formerly inaugurated the JAALS Students Connect at the University of Ibadan on the 20th of November 2024. It was a 3 in 1 event: The Inauguration and Unveiling of the JAALS Students Connect, The Unveiling and Presentation of Prize Money to the Winners of the Wola Joseph – Condotti Essay Competition, Conferment of JSC Patron and Matron, and Royal Ambassador to JAALS Foundation.

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JAALS Conference 6.0

At least forty five percent of democracies around the world practice bicameralism whilst roughly fifty five percent have unicameral legislatures. Like us in Nigeria, virtually all federal entities have bicameral legislatures - Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Russia, Spain and the United States to name a few. Even some countries with unitary constitutions also have bicameral legislatures, the most prominent of which is the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and South Africa to name a few. If these countries are experiencing democratic recession or encountering bad governance, the explanatory factors may not necessarily be found in the type of legislative practice they have. It may just be on account of the deficit that has accompanied the wave of populism around the world or for other reasons unconnected to types of legislature.

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JAALS Aerobics

During the 6th Annual JAALS Conference, the JAALS Foundation launched the JAALS Aerobics Initiative, aimed at revitalizing the legal community (the practitioners and the Judges) to promoting physical wellness alongside professional excellence. The nature of the profession, involves extensive reading, prolonged writing and desk-bound lifestyle, it is necessary to engage the body in both the mental and physical activities.

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Prison Visit

In a recent initiative, the JAALS Foundation, in collaboration with WIPSI, FIDA, and the NBA Ibadan Chapter, conducted a significant visit to the Agodi Correctional Centre in Ibadan. This joint effort exemplifies our commitment to justice and human dignity. By providing essential legal assistance to inmates, many of whom lack access to proper representation. This visit underscores our belief that the true measure of society lies in how it treats its most vulnerable members. Read More >>

Training for bailiffs

On the 2nd and 3rd of April 2024, JAALS Foundation in partnership with SHAN Consulting organized a two days intensive training course for bailiffs of the federal high court in Nigeria.

Originally the JAALS Foundation mission was to train the registrars of the federal high court, after a couple of advice and recommendation from the leadership of the court, JAALS then committed to the training of the court bailiffs.

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#Walk4Justice Initiative

On the 3rd of February 2024, the JAALS Foundation in Partnership with the Walk4justice initiative organized a sensitization walk to the Federal High Court, Ikoyi.
The walk kicked off from Falomo under bridge to the Federal High Court and back to Falomo Bridge in Lagos.

The highlight of the sensitization walk is the training of court registrars on the role of the registry in the administration of Justice and effect justice delivery to that effect, JAALS Foundation delivered a letter to the Federal High court requesting to training the Registrars.

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#Run4Justice Initiative

The #Run4Justice initiative was born out of the realization that we all need to take action to effectively change the course of the administration of justice in Nigeria. Our mission is to engage actors and stakeholders within the justice system, including the public, legal professionals, and other Users, to transform the culture, values, ethics, and quality of justice delivery in Nigeria.

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