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LASPOTECH SUJC holds annual symposium

 LASPOTECH SUJC Holds Annual Symposium


By  Ibrahim Habeeb, Ibrahim oluwakemi, Olufuwa Racheal ,Adeniji Oluwapelumi  Aladegbola Queen And Ojelabi opeyemi 

Photos by : Olatunde Sunkanmi

The Lagos State Polytechnic Students Union Judiciary Council (SUJC) has held  its annual symposium, themed "Social Justice." 

The event took place at the 700-seater auditorium and served the dual purpose of introducing students to the SUJC and shedding light on the proper channels to navigate challenges they may encounter.

The symposium was a gathering of prominent figures from various facets of society, including representatives from the National Human Rights Commission, Federal Ministry of Justice, Public Defense, and Domestic Violence experts. These distinguished guests shared insights into the rights and responsibilities of students as citizens and individuals.

Chief Justice Oyebade Isaac delivered a welcoming address, underscoring the challenges in achieving social justice. He emphasized that justice is not easily attainable and revealed that the "Social Justice" event was conceived by himself and his fellow justices. 


According to him, their aim was to assemble stakeholders from public offices to impart knowledge to students on how to respond when they encounter injustices. This event, serves as an educational platform to empower students with the tools to address offenses they may face, Chief Justice Isaac explained.

The event progressed with a keynote address by Barrister Ajibola Sijuade, representing the National Human Rights Commission. She eloquently highlighted the profound influence of social justice on human lives, emphasizing that the theme "social justice" is of paramount importance in a nation like Nigeria, where justice must be accessible to all.

Ajibola defined social justice as an integral component of human rights, which she described as inherent to every individual by virtue of their humanity. She stressed that these rights are inviolable and cannot be taken away from any citizen. Furthermore, she cautioned students against engaging in cultism, revealing the legal consequences associated with such activities.

DSP Adegbami Isiaka addressed the audience on the topic of "social justice" as well, shedding light on the limitations that exist within the realm of human rights in any nation. 



He urged students to exercise their rights responsibly, clarifying that freedom of association should not be misconstrued as freedom to engage in secret cults. Isiaka emphasized the need to steer clear of distractions, as there is no room for protecting criminal activities like cultism within the realm of activism or in the court of law.

The SUJC's symposium on "Social Justice"  was an  informative event that served to educate students about their rights, responsibilities, and the significance of upholding social justice in society

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