Legal Aid Council of Nigeria

Legal Aid Council of Nigeria was established in , Built by in .

About The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria

The Legal Aid Council are a group of lawyers charged with the responsibility of providing free legal representation to individuals charged on the basis of a crime and are unable to afford a good representation for themselves. The agency also gives advice and assistance in relation to the duty of the Agency.  

History of The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria

The Legal Aid Council (LAC) of Nigeria was established under the Legal Aid Act No. 56 of 1976 which was amended by Cap 205, 1990 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, and repealed in 2011 by the Legal Aid Act 2011. The Legal Aid Council began its operations as an Association of Public Offenders through efforts of noble men some of whom include; Chief Chimezie Ikeazor, Debo Akande and Solomon Lar. The Association currently works in all 36 states of the country, 6 offices and 10 centres is local government areas. Its headquarters is presently in Abuja.

Safety

The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria is a safe place to be.

Best Time to Visit The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria

The best time for people to visit the Agency is during work hours when they will be attended to appropriately.

Most Common Visitors

Most common visitors are government officials, law enforcement officers and indigent suspects.

Weather at The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria

Legal Aid Council of Nigeria is located in Abuja North-Central of Nigeria.Thus, it experiences three weather conditions every year. This includes a warm, humid rainy season and a blistering dry season.  In between the two, there is a brief interlude of harmattan occasioned by the northeast trade wind, with the main feature of dust haze and dryness. Temperatures can drop to as low as 16 degrees during the harmattan period.