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The Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria (CLASFON) is the oldest Christian lawyer fellowship in Africa, having been formed in 1979.
CLASFON has played a major role in helping define church/state relationships, promoting Christian mediation as an alternative dispute mechanism and addressing issues that affect the public and government. Current AA national leader for Nigeria is Counsel Femi David Ikotun.
Our
Vision & Mission
Mission
Inspiring and Mobilizing Advocates Globally to Do Justice With Compassion.
Vision
All peoples thriving in hope, peace, and justice, within societies committed to freedom of religion or belief and the rule of law with integrity.
Our
Objectives
- Strengthen, support and develop the national associations that are members of the Network
- Witness by word and conduct so that lawyers, Judges, Law students and Paralegals
- Promote the spiritual growth of the members of the National Associations
- Conduct research, reflect and disseminate studies on topics of common interest
- Intercede in prayer for the needs of all nations, as well as for the associations
- Strive for democracy, good governance, the rule of law, accountability, social justice and economic transformation within the African continent.
- Promote Christian reconciliation as a mechanism for conflict resolution and encourage its practice in family, community, church and social circles
- Promote and protect human rights, on the basis of the recognition of the dignity of all human beings, as having been created in the image of God
- Develop and execute projects in various areas consistent with the Network’s objectives
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