Cynthia Ezegwu
Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN, GCON), is set to chair the 10th edition of the House of Justice Summit and Orange Ball Banquet scheduled for Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Epitome Events Centre, Barnawa, Kaduna.
The annual summit, themed “From Camps to Justice and Communities,” aims to advance conversations on ending insurgency-induced insecurity by prioritising justice for victims and resettlement for displaced persons and communities across Nigeria.
According to a statement by the organisers, the event will feature the Chairman of the Nigerian Law Reform Commission, Prof. Dakas C.J. Dakas (SAN), as keynote speaker. Other dignitaries expected include the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd); Senator representing Kaduna South, Sen. Sunday Marshall Katung; and the Second Secretary of the British High Commission in Nigeria, Mr. David Snelling.
Speaking during a press conference on Thursday in Kaduna, the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the House of Justice, Gloria Ballason (Esq.), said the summit seeks to shift focus from temporary humanitarian responses to long-term justice and community rebuilding.
“This milestone event is particularly significant because it comes at a time when concerns are rising about foreign intervention and sovereignty in resolving Nigeria’s insecurity,” Ballason said. “Accepting the factual narratives of insurgency and prioritising justice and resettlement for displaced victims are necessary steps toward finding real and lasting solutions.”
She lamented that years of violent conflict, particularly in the North-East and North-West, have displaced millions of Nigerians and devastated entire communities.
“Beyond feeding camps and building shelters, there is a moral and constitutional imperative to restore the dignity of victims through justice. We must ask: who is enforcing justice for those whose lands have become battlegrounds, whose homes were razed, and whose families remain missing? That’s the conversation this year’s summit seeks to ignite,” she added.
Ballason revealed that the forum will bring together policymakers, legal scholars, defence experts, and humanitarian organisations to explore frameworks for victim compensation, transitional justice, and reintegration of displaced persons.
The event will also feature a panel discussion with representatives from the National Human Rights Commission, the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, development agencies, and international partners.
A statement from the House of Justice noted that the Orange Ball Banquet, which traditionally concludes the summit, will celebrate individuals and organisations advancing human rights, social justice, and civic engagement across Africa.
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Ballason emphasised that the participation of Osinbajo and other key figures underscores the growing recognition of justice-focused approaches to peacebuilding.
“Justice is not abstract — it is about people, accountability, and rebuilding hope,” she said.
During his tenure as Vice President, Osinbajo was known for his advocacy on the rule of law, judicial reform, and human rights through initiatives such as the Presidential Committee on the North-East Initiative (PCNI).
Founded in 2010, the House of Justice has served as a civic hub promoting access to justice, legal literacy, and human rights advocacy. Its annual summits have consistently attracted top jurists, lawmakers, and development partners committed to strengthening Nigeria’s democratic and social systems.