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Mazi Afam Osigwe: Advocacy for Social Justice Takes Center Stage on World Day of Social Justice

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February 20, 2024

Stella Charles Akupue

Mazi Afam Osigwe: Advocacy for Social Justice Takes Center Stage on World Day of Social Justice

Dear Colleagues,

Recently, a growing momentum has been advocating for prioritising social justice as the central guiding principle in national and international policies. Proponents argue that emphasizing social justice enables societies and economies to function harmoniously, fostering cohesion and progress.

This call has resonated strongly among supporters who advocate for a fair globalization agenda, emphasizing fundamental rights, employment opportunities, social protections, and constructive social dialogue.

However, amidst this advocacy, advocates highlight persistent injustices, widespread labour insecurity, high inequality, and the erosion of social contracts exacerbated by global crises. These realities pose significant threats to the progress made on social issues, emphasizing the urgent need to reinforce institutions and policies that genuinely advance social justice.

Proposals to advance social justice include improving inclusive and effective governance of work, ensuring employment opportunities and lifelong learning, reforming institutions for fairer labour market outcomes, and extending social protections across individuals’ lifetimes. There is growing support for establishing a wide-reaching Global Coalition for Social Justice to address these pressing issues.

In light of the World Day of Social Justice, esteemed legal professional Afam Osigwe, SAN, underscores the importance of creating an inclusive legal community that aligns with the principles of social justice.

In a heartfelt message to colleagues, Osigwe emphasizes the collective responsibility of legal professionals to uphold justice, equality, and fairness within society. He calls for a united effort to bridge gaps, break down barriers, and create an inclusive legal environment that resonates with the principles of social justice.

Afam highlights the key role of the legal profession in shaping the legal prospect and stresses the significance of promoting fairness, equity, and the rule of law. He expresses enthusiasm for collaboration, leveraging collective expertise, and dedication to fostering positive change within the legal society and beyond.

Osigwe’s message serves as a rallying call for continued education, advocacy, and professional engagement to contribute meaningfully to advancing social justice principles in Nigeria.

As the world commemorates the World Day of Social Justice, the call to action is clear: to create a society that upholds the values inherent in the noble profession of law and ensures a more equitable future for all.

For the love of the profession,
AFAM OSIGWE, SAN

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