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Our Team

House of Justice Team

MEET OUR TEAM

GLORIA MABEIAM BALLASON ESQ

Gloria Mabeiam Ballason Esq is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the House of Justice group.

She holds a degree in Law and was called to the Nigerian Bar. She holds three Master degrees in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice (Criminology), International Affairs and Strategic Studies (Politics & International Affairs) and Laws (LLM)

She attended the Forensics and DNA Evidence Academy at the Forensics Anthropology Foundation of Guatemala (FAFG), Guatemala, and the Transitional Justice Academy at Kigali, Rwanda.

Ballason is also the Principal Partner MIVE Legals (Ballason Chambers) and Executive Director and Founder of the Molluma Yakubu Centre for Medical Law and Mass Atrocities Prevention.

Ballason has lectured in two postgraduate schools of the Kaduna State University and Nigeria Defence Academy, Africa's foremost military university. She designed and curated the Policing Behaviour and Control Measures course as an interdisciplinary postgraduate course for Psychology and Criminology postgraduate students.

Ballason is a writer, publisher and public speaker. For about a decade and a half, she was a weekly columnist in two Nigerian dailies. She is a recipient of numerous international and national awards and fellowships including the Crans Montana International Leadership Award for Civil Rights, Legal Luminary Award and Mandela Washington Fellowship.

Her core practice areas include Medical Law, International Law, Human Rights Law, Criminal Law, Crime Prevention Law, Media Law and Transitional Justice.

Gloria Mabeiam Ballason
Christabel Sunday

CHRISTABEL SUNDAY

Christabel Sunday is the Team Lead, Human Resources and Administration at House of Justice, Kaduna - Nigeria.

She is a passionate humanitarian practitioner with core values in facilitating organizational targets through innovative ideas.

Her key skills include human management, critical thinking, negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills that foster effective teamwork and collaboration

Ms. Sunday holds a Master degree in Conflict Peace and Strategic Studies (M.SC) from the Kaduna State University, Kaduna-Nigeria and a degree in Political Science (B.Sc) from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

She has undertaken professional courses in Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (UNICEF) and Managing Gender Based Violence in Emergencies (UNHCR)

Ballason is a writer, publisher and public speaker. For about a decade and a half, she was a weekly columnist in two Nigerian dailies. She is a recipient of numerous international and national awards and fellowships including the Crans Montana International Leadership Award for Civil Rights, Legal Luminary Award and Mandela Washington Fellowship.

Her core practice areas include Medical Law, International Law, Human Rights Law, Criminal Law, Crime Prevention Law, Media Law and Transitional Justice.

JOSEPH ENEMONA AGBO ESQ.

Joseph Enemona Agbo, Esq attended Kings College, Lagos State for his senior school and thereafter proceeded to University of Jos, Plateau State where he obtained a degree in Law (LL.B).

He was admitted to the Nigerian Law School and called to the Nigerian Bar in 2018.

An avid litigator, public speaker and legal researcher, Agbo's expertise is in civil litigation such as contractual disputes, liquidation, Election Petitions, Family Law, Property Law and Company Law.

Joseph Agbo
Winnifred Monday

WINIFRED MONDAY ESQ.

Tenacious, results-driven and dependable, Winifred is a Legal Counsel at the House of Justice where she has horned her skills in legal drafting, Civil and Criminal Litigation.

She is genuinely passionate about making a positive impact on society through litigation.

CHARLES AKINMAYEGUN ADEYEMI ESQ.

Charles is an In-House Counsel at MIVE legals (Ballason chambers), House of Justice, Abuja

An avid litigator, certified chartered secretary and administrator, his practice flair is in Corporate Commercial transactions, Regulatory Compliance, Company Laws and Intellectual property protection.

Charles is also an advisor to corporate organizations. His work ethics equip him to solve complex legal problems with tenacity.

Charles is an effective team player and possesses the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Charles Adeyemi
Sonia Alkali

SONIA AWAYA ALKALI

Sonia Awaya Alkali Esq is a graduate of University of Maiduguri where she obtained a second class upper in her L. L. B Degree and was subsequently called to the Nigerian Bar.

Prior to joining House of Justice she gained experience as a humanitarian worker and also had a stint at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Bauchi where she handled Election Petition cases as a corps member.

She is the current Acting Head for Molluma Yakubu Centre for Medical Law and Mass Atrocities Prevention at House of Justice.

Her skills include legal drafting and research and her areas of practice include Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Property Law and Election Petitions.

EVELYN NGUAVESE APEGBA ESQ.

Evelyn Nguavese Apegba Esq. is a dedicated lawyer with a passion for justice.

Miss Apegba works in the Fashion Law division at the House of Justice where she focuses on aiding fashion creatives in obtaining better contractual outcomes, as well as the protection of their Intellectual Property Rights in the Fashion business.

She is skilled at legal drafting reviewing contracts, client negotiation and legal styling.

Evelyn Apegba
Cocodia Oyintariere

OYINTARIERE TUBOLAIFA COCODIA ESQ

Oyintariere Tubolaifa Cocodia Esq is an In-House Counsel in the Entertainment Law department of House of Justice.

She is a graduate of Afe Babalola University and an Associate of The Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (ACArb). She has undertaken several internships at globally recognised law firms, which honed her skills in dispute resolution.

Oyintariere has a keen interest in Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property, Contracts, and Arbitration

Her professional attributes are characterized by her strong commitment to goal attainment, problem solving, strategic thinking and her exceptional research oriented approach to the practice of law. Oyintariere's legal disposition is rooted in fairness, equality and the protection of rights. She believes in advocating for those who may not have a voice and strives for a more equitable society.

JOHN FARMS

John Farms is the Head of Crime Prevention and Counseling Center at House of Justice.

He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Religious Studies from the Kaduna State University and a Master's in Criminal Justice (Criminology).

Results oriented and compassionate he has over 7 years of experience in leading and managing programs aimed at reducing crime rates and providing clinical counseling support to individuals in need.

He has designed and led crime prevention initiatives, such as school outreach programs, educational campaigns, and workshops. He has developed and executed evidence-based intervention trategies to address the root causes of divorce among couples, and carried out research on Internet Fraud and recidivism rates among secondary school students

Established partnerships with law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and social service providers to partner and enhance cooperation in crime prevention efforts.

Farms oversees the collection and analysis of data to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement and provides crisis counseling and support to individuals affected by mass atrocities.

He is skilled in developing and implementing effective strategies to enhance community safety and welfare and has proven ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

His work schedule includes curating crime revention and intervention strategies, program development and evaluation, stakeholders engagement and partnership building, crisis intervention and counseling, data analysis and reporting, budgeting and resource allocation.

John Farms
Steven Iliya

Steven Swante Iliya

Steven Swante Iliya is the Coordinator Programs and Corporate Social Responsibility at House of Justice. He holds a Masters in Communication from the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Cyberjaya, Malaysia, a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Limkokwing University of reative Technology, Cyberjaya, Malaysia and a Diploma in Information Technology anagement rom SKOLAK Resources, Kaduna.

Iliya also leads the Southern Kaduna Resilience Fund project which works to restore hope and dignity to the terror -ravaged communities of Southern Kaduna in Nigeria.

Iliya's key skills include critical thinking, negotiation and developing innovative solutions to humanitarian problems.

Abigail Omolade Afolabi

Abigail Omolade Afolabi is the Litigation Secretary at House of Justice, Kaduna -Nigeria office.

She studied Biochemistry at Salem University Lokoja, Kogi state, Nigeria.

She works to enhance the Firm's productivity and reputation while creating professional rapport and keeping open lines of communication between the Firm and clients.

Her key skills include effective communication, listening and secretarial duties

Abigail Afolabi
Kabirat Victor

KABIRAT VICTOR NEYU

Kabirat Victor Neyu is the Duty Continuity Announcer 1 at HOJRADIOTV. He is a graduate of History from the Kaduna state University.

Prior to joining House of Justice, he gained experience as a media personnel from the Kaduna film festival. His proficient skills include journal writing, blogging, photography, videography and communication skills.