The report captures a year of focused, high-impact initiatives across Nigeria and Ghana, driven by our commitment to responsible business and guided by global ESG standards and local realities.
Key Highlights:
Healthcare & Wellbeing:
We collaborated with the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria, Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre and others to provide enhanced access to medical support.
We supported the Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF).
Internally, we expanded mental health and wellness programmes for our people.
Access to Justice:
Our Adopt-A-Prisoner initiative and Ghana’s Fair Justice Initiative facilitated multiple inmate releases and delivered vocational training, reinforcing our commitment to justice reform.
Education & Youth Development:
The TEMPLARS Legal Education Fund and an expanded Experience TEMPLARS programme supported the next generation of legal talent.
The TEMPLARS Pages of Possibilities (T-POP) mobile library brought books and learning resources to underserved communities.
We also partnered with the Nigerian Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) and EnterpriseNGR to offer practical training and career support to graduates.
Sustainability:
The Green Initiative embedded digital-first practices and significantly reduced paper use across our operations.
Looking Ahead:
In 2025, we have and will launch new initiatives including Experience TEMPLARS Ghana 1.0 and Futures of Possibilities, to deepen our impact.
TEMPLARS Managing Partner, Oghogho Akpata, stated: “We view the law as a bridge to equity and opportunity… and remain committed to shaping a just, inclusive future across Nigeria and Africa.”