The Amuwo-Odofin Lawyers’ Forum has provided free legal advice to residents on tenancy, property and matrimonial disputes as part of efforts to improve access to justice.

The outreach, held on Saturday in collaboration with the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government, also addressed eviction procedures and domestic violence cases.

The forum’s chairman, Chris Aghaonu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the initiative was part of the body’s annual effort to give back to the community.

He said the lawyers advised residents on their legal rights and the appropriate steps to take when disputes arose, urging landlords to follow due process in evicting tenants.

“Knowledge is power, and information is key. We want residents to understand their rights and the legal steps to take when disputes arise,” he said.

Aghaonu said the forum also assessed matrimonial disputes, including domestic violence cases, and advised affected residents on available legal remedies.

He added that the free service covered legal advice and mediation, while court representation could attract professional and filing fees.

The chairman urged tenants who had agreed to court-approved terms of settlement to comply with them.

A beneficiary, Anthony Nwachukwu, said the legal advice had helped him identify the appropriate steps to take in pursuing his complaints.

Another beneficiary, Wahab Ibrahim, said the outreach had improved his understanding of legal matters.