ABOUT US
ZAREPHATH AID (ZA) is a dynamic Non-Government, Non-political and Non-profit Organization mandated to engender sustainable reforms in selected sectors of the society using strategic means. We commenced operations in 2004 with a Prisons Reform Project (PRP), now Correctional Centres Reform Project (CCRP). Under the CCRP, we work to bring true reforms in the Correction centers and the Criminal Justice Administration Sector in Nigeria and beyond using a three-pronged action plan, namely; Legal Aid, General Welfare and Rehabilitation.
MISSION
VISION
OBJECTIVES
MISSION
‘To apply tested and proven tools of social inclusion in reaching out to the disadvantaged towards empowering them’
VISION
Our vision is ‘to spearhead reforms in different sectors of the society through a comprehensive set of proactive and other action’
OBJECTIVES
Enhancing access to justice and fair trial
- Improving access to legal aid and representation
- Reducing prison congestion and improving inmate welfare
- Addressing issues of corruption and human rights abuses
- Supporting rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders
- Advocating for policy reforms and legislative changes
- Building capacity of justice sector stakeholders
- Raising awareness on criminal justice issues through various media channels
- Collaboration with Government and Non-Government Organizations to achieve criminal justice and prison reforms.
Our Team
Legal Team Lead
BEN ABRAHAM
Ben is the Legal Team Lead at ABB LEGAL, a firm of
CHRISTOPHER IYOHA
He is an invaluable asset on the Board of Advisors of ZAREPHATH
IHUOMA ABRAHAM
Ihuoma heads the Gender arm of Zarephath Aid where she assists to
Executive Coordinator
JOSEPH AMEH
Joseph Ameh is a Multimedia Practitioner and the Executive Coordinator of Zarephath
KENECHUKWU DAVID
He graduated from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State with Honours
OLADIPO OLUWAYOSE
Engr. Oladipo Oluwayose is a seasoned professional with over 10 years’ experience
SONNIE EKWOWUSI,
He is a lawyer, columnist, essayist and human rights advocate who was