The Second Edition of the Paul Usoro Challenge kicks off

Paul Usoro & Co (PUC) is delighted to announce the second
edition of the Pro-Bono challenge commencing today the 09 February,
2018. The first edition was an eye opener with a range of video
entries that inspired so many in the Legal space.

Abasiodiong Ekpeyong, Esq emerged as the winner of the maiden
edition as determined by an external evaluation committee made up
of great legal minds such as Prof. Fabian Ajogwu, SAN, Mrs.
Abimbola Akeredolu, SAN and Mr. Essien Udom. According to Mr
Munirudeen Liadi, Head of Chambers at PUC “The decision was made to
give a chance to more Lawyers between ages of 1-15 years at the Bar
to showcase and inspire colleagues with their touching Pro Bono
cases.”

The initiative is aimed at rewarding the selfless and
sacrificial efforts of lawyers who go the extra mile to defend the
defenseless, ultimately restoring confidence in and respect to the
rule of Law in Nigeria.

This second edition will focus on humanitarian issues, with
special attention to Law enforcement agents’ brutality, Gender
related issues, and Child abuse. The 6 most compelling cases will
be rewarded with N100,000 each.

Please note the following:

• Each participant is expected to create a short video (Max 2
mins) which could be shared via Instagram, Facebook or via email
(puchallenge@gmail.com)

• All video entries via Instagram & Facebook are required to
use the hash-tag #PAULUSOROCHALLENGE for the videos to be
discovered.

• There will be extra points for Law enforcement agents’
brutality, gender related cases, child abuse and humanitarian
matters.

• Past and present PUC lawyers are not allowed to take part in
the PU Challenge.

• Participants in the maiden edition of PU Challenge are not
also allowed to participate.

• Lawyers who can participate are Members of the Nigerian Bar,
of 1-15 years’ experience, who have paid their practicing fees.

• Entries will be selected on a zonal basis (6 geographical
zones). There will be 1 winner per zone; for outstanding Pro- Bono
cases handled.

• All supporting documents should be sent to a designated email
address: puchallenge@gmail.com for verification.

• Follow the Paul Usoro social media accounts for live updates –
Twitter: @PaulUsoroSAN; Facebook: Paul Usoro, SAN (Personal) &
Page (@pusorosan), Instagram: @paulusoro, LinkedIn: Paul Usoro,
SAN.

All entries must meet the above listed requirements before they
are considered valid. Acceptance of entries will end on the 09
March, 2018. A panel of external judges will decide the winners
which will be announced vide the official Paul Usoro Instagram
handle in April, 2018.

Best of luck.

Paul Usoro & Co (PUC) is delighted to announce the second
edition of the Pro-Bono challenge commencing today the 09 February,
2018. The first edition was an eye opener with a range of video
entries that inspired so many in the Legal space.

Abasiodiong Ekpeyong, Esq emerged as the winner of the maiden
edition as determined by an external evaluation committee made up
of great legal minds such as Prof. Fabian Ajogwu, SAN, Mrs.
Abimbola Akeredolu, SAN and Mr. Essien Udom. According to Mr
Munirudeen Liadi, Head of Chambers at PUC “The decision was made to
give a chance to more Lawyers between ages of 1-15 years at the Bar
to showcase and inspire colleagues with their touching Pro Bono
cases.”

The initiative is aimed at rewarding the selfless and
sacrificial efforts of lawyers who go the extra mile to defend the
defenseless, ultimately restoring confidence in and respect to the
rule of Law in Nigeria.

This second edition will focus on humanitarian issues, with
special attention to Law enforcement agents’ brutality, Gender
related issues, and Child abuse. The 6 most compelling cases will
be rewarded with N100,000 each.

Please note the following:

• Each participant is expected to create a short video (Max 2
mins) which could be shared via Instagram, Facebook or via email
(puchallenge@gmail.com)

• All video entries via Instagram & Facebook are required to
use the hash-tag #PAULUSOROCHALLENGE for the videos to be
discovered.

• There will be extra points for Law enforcement agents’
brutality, gender related cases, child abuse and humanitarian
matters.

• Past and present PUC lawyers are not allowed to take part in
the PU Challenge.

• Participants in the maiden edition of PU Challenge are not
also allowed to participate.

• Lawyers who can participate are Members of the Nigerian Bar,
of 1-15 years’ experience, who have paid their practicing fees.

• Entries will be selected on a zonal basis (6 geographical
zones). There will be 1 winner per zone; for outstanding Pro- Bono
cases handled.

• All supporting documents should be sent to a designated email
address: puchallenge@gmail.com for verification.

• Follow the Paul Usoro social media accounts for live updates –
Twitter: @PaulUsoroSAN; Facebook: Paul Usoro, SAN (Personal) &
Page (@pusorosan), Instagram: @paulusoro, LinkedIn: Paul Usoro,
SAN.

All entries must meet the above listed requirements before they
are considered valid. Acceptance of entries will end on the 09
March, 2018. A panel of external judges will decide the winners
which will be announced vide the official Paul Usoro Instagram
handle in April, 2018.

Best of luck.