Avocats Sans Frontières France expresses its profound sorrow at the passing of Mr. Joseph OTTEH, the esteemed Founder and Executive Director of Access to Justice in Nigeria. A respected voice in the pursuit of justice, Mr. OTTEH dedicated his life to championing and pioneering crucial criminal justice reforms within Nigeria.

Avocats Sans Frontières France collaborated closely with Mr. OTTEH's organization, Access to Justice, in the implementation of the Saving Lives project, an initiative focused on advocating against the death penalty in Nigeria. Throughout this partnership, Mr. OTTEH demonstrated unwavering passion and steadfast commitment, which fostered a sustained collaboration on subsequent human rights initiatives across Nigeria, particularly in the fight against torture.

We extend our deepest condolences to his family, the team at Access to Justice, and the wider human rights community in Nigeria. May his impactful legacy endure.

Angela UWANDU UZOMA-IWUCHUKWU, Head of ASF France's office in Nigeria
Anne LUTUN, Executive Director of ASF France