400 Level
UNILORIN
The
project which kicked off sometimes in June has in no small measure
impacted me. To start with, I have learnt to face my fears and interact
with unfamiliar people on a whole new level. Primarily because the
project entails client counseling and interview sessions.
Although,
I did find working in a team a little tasking as I always had to met up
with deadlines so as not to draw the team backward in any way. Thus, I
had to readjust my schedule and I soon learnt how best to work under
pressure.
I recall the two occasions I joined
the team on their visit to Oke Kura and Madala prisons. It was indeed an
eye opening experience for me. I observed the unpleasant situations of
the detainees and the immense flaws in our criminal justice system.
Chief of which is the undue delay in administering justice.
However,
I must state pertinently that the prisons were not as terrible as I had
expected at least from the places we had access to. It was a lot better
than the hell hole I had pictured and the prisoners looked well fed
besides the degrading inhumane treatment they were subject to. Also, in a
country like Nigeria where proper record keeping seems to be herculean
to obtain if not impossible in certain cases, the efforts of the prison
officials in having records though not perfectly detailed is highly commendable.
Although, I am yet to attend any
court proceeding for any of the detainees, I have heard several relayed
stories and I look forward to having my own firsthand experience.
The
NULAI/OSIWA project has indubitably affected me as an aspiring lawyer
and as an undergraduate student and I could not possibly be more glad to
be a part of it at this time.
Wow keep up the good work...the court experience are wow..trust me endeavour to attend one
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