By Israel Bulus, Kaduna
The Chief Executive Officer of House of Justice, Gloria Mabeiam Michael Ballason, Esq., has reaffirmed her organisation’s commitment to making justice accessible to all Nigerians, stressing that justice must be a right and not a privilege.
Ballason made the statement on Thursday during the official commissioning of the new House of Justice (HOJ) complex in Jos, Plateau State.
“This is our third office,” she said. “Since we opened MIVE LEGALS (Ballason Chambers) in 2009 and transitioned into a multi-door justice house in Kaduna in 2014, we have steadily expanded our reach. From Kaduna to Abuja in 2024, and now Jos, our mission remains clear, to advance justice across jurisdictions.”
Highlighting the services offered at the Jos office, Ballason said the facility is designed to meet the professional and logistical needs of members of the legal community.
“The HOJ Regalia and Paraphernalia hub will serve as a one-stop centre for legal professionals, providing top-quality Bench and Bar robes, wigs for all court cadres, and complete legal wardrobe revamps. We also offer interior and exterior court styling services,” she said.
To ease transportation challenges for lawyers coming into Jos for litigation, Ballason unveiled the HOJ Concierge, a service tailored to facilitate movement between courts and accommodation for visiting counsels.
“In addition, our ‘Learned Friend’ social space is a dedicated area where legal practitioners can share ideas, network, and promote the values of justice in a respectable setting,” she added.
Ballason emphasised that beyond infrastructure, the House of Justice remains anchored on a deeper purpose.
“More than buildings and services, we are here for justice. Our highest calling is to practice justice by activating the spirit of the law,” she declared.
The event, themed “From Law to Justice: Advancing National Cohesion through Reparations,” drew the attention of key legal minds and justice advocates.
Ballason noted that the theme was deliberate, adding that Nigeria has accumulated a “huge justice debt burden” that must be addressed.
She revealed that her conversation with the keynote speaker, the Most Rev. Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, centred on how justice can become a tool for national healing and cohesion.
The Jos complex is the latest in a growing network of House of Justice facilities aimed at promoting legal access, advocacy, and reform across Nigeria.
