Dimapur, May 24 (MExN): As part of its action plan, Dimapur District Legal Services Authority (DDLSA) conducted a legal literacy programme with the youth members of Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo on May 24 at Elim Hall here.
Headed by Ajongba Imchen, Secretary DDLSA and Chief Judicial Magistrate Dimapur, a team of Panel Lawyers spoke on various topics with special emphasis on the right to avail free legal services, informed a press release.
Zuchumbeni Ngully, Panel Lawyer, spoke on the objectives of legal services and consumer rights, while Sentimenla, Rokovitsu and Moatila spoke on women rights, cybercrime, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, and social welfare schemes initiated by the National Legal Services Authority.
In his concluding remarks, Ajongba Imchen emphasised the need to not only know one’s rights but also to be aware of citizens’ duties for the betterment of society.
At the programme, the participants were encouraged to spread awareness on free legal services provided by DDLSA which has its Front Office at District and Sessions Court, Dimapur.
