Ministry of Justice Sensitize Corps Members on Human Rights

 

The Director, Commercial and Legal Drafting of the State Ministry of Justice, Barrister Kayode Titiloye ESQ has sensitised the 2020 Batch A and B stream 1A corps members  on their rights  as citizens of Nigeria. 

The professional orientation took place on Wednesday at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ede, Osun State.

During the orientation, Barrister Kayode informed the corps members that they need to play a vital role in making sure that they know and teach people their human rights; stressing that corps members and every citizen should study the  constitution because the human rights of Nigerian citizens  are clearly stated in the  Constitution.

"Ignorance of the law is not an excuse, therefore equip yourself with the knowledge of the Nigerian constitution", he added. 

He further stated that human rights such as freedom of speech, worship, movement amongst others are being guided by the ministry of Justice.

"All countries have laws and constitutions as well as every aspect of ones life from birth to marriage is clearly spelt out in the law", he said. 

Subsequently, He enlightened the corps members on the different laws of the country that protects the citizens and the society, such as the constitutional law, bye laws, traditional laws, among others. 

Moreso, he urged the corps members to endeavour to always seek for legal help whenever the need arises and also told them that there are different legal aid institute and human right committee that helps all citizens.

"If faced with any challenges you are entitled to an access to get an aid and be protected by the ministry of Justice", he concluded.