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Public Defenders Office

The Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative otherwise known as Partners West Africa – Nigeria (PWAN) with support from the US Embassy Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) with implementing partners- PartnersGlobal and Democratic Action Group (DAG) launched and implemented the Greater Access to Defense and Justice Project (GADJET) in January 2017. The project established a Public Defenders Office (PDO) in Kano State on 16th February 2017 to provide pro bono legal aid services, legal education, advice and representation to less privileged persons in Kano State.