The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) will hold the ground-breaking ceremony for the AWLA Resource Centre on Thursday, 12 November 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at Ora Town, Mojoda, Epe, Lagos State.

Themed “From Pain to Power – One Roof, One Stop, One Safe Haven (AWLA Sweet Escape),” the Centre is described in the project concept note as a one-stop facility providing rescue, shelter, free legal clinic and pro bono litigation, medical examination and treatment, counselling, skills training, referrals and empowerment under one roof.

The project, valued at N5 billion, will include a 100-bed safe house for women and children, a free legal clinic and justice wing, a medical and forensic wing, a psycho-social and empowerment wing, and a nursery and crèche.

According to AWLA, land at Ora Town, Mojoda, Epe has been secured, while architectural design, master plan, survey and government approvals are in progress. Phase 1 construction — foundation, fencing and administrative block — will be flagged off at the ground-breaking.

Chief Host for the ground-breaking and AWLA International President Mandy Demechi-Asagba, said: “AWLA is calling on individuals, governments, industries and partners to support the project.”

For enquiries, contact the Secretariat at +234 903 740 4272 | awla.international@gmail.com | https://awla.international

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