Veteran human rights defender and one of Nigeria’s most revered constitutional lawyers, Femi Falana, SAN, will be a panelist at the “Citizens’ Rights and Security Concerns” session at the Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference, scheduled for Monday, August 25, 2025.
Renowned for his fearless litigation on behalf of political detainees, victims of extrajudicial killings, and marginalized communities, Falana’s presence on this panel signals a rigorous interrogation of Nigeria’s justice and security apparatus.
With a legal career steeped in public interest advocacy, he brings not only experience but moral authority to a conversation that seeks to expose the systemic failures crippling the country’s security and justice systems.
In this session, which aims to both critique and catalyze reform, Falana is expected to dissect the culture of lawlessness perpetuated by some security agencies and the legal profession’s often-muted response.
He will spotlight the growing gap between the constitutional promises of protection and the lived realities of citizens — particularly in regions like the South East, where insecurity is compounded by mistrust and historical neglect.
Moreover, Falana will challenge legal practitioners to abandon passive roles and reclaim their responsibility as defenders of democracy.
His interventions are anticipated to extend beyond rhetoric, offering actionable strategies for collaboration between the Bar and law enforcement, grounded in accountability, transparency, and the supremacy of the Constitution.
Known for cutting through legal jargon to connect with both the profession and the public, Falana’s participation promises to energize the dialogue and reframe the justice-security debate from the perspective of the people most affected — the ordinary Nigerian.
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