OVER 3,000 people have benefited from legal education services offered by various legal, justice and civil rights institutions during the Law Week exhibitions held in Dodoma.

Chief Registrar of the Judiciary of Tanzania, Eva Nkya, made the remarks yesterday while closing the National Law Week exhibition at Nyerere Square in Dodoma, where she expressed gratitude to all participating institutions.

Nkya praised the big turnout, noting that the significant number of attendees who gained legal knowledge is a major achievement for the nation. She emphasised that the initiative will help citizens better understand their legal rights and responsibilities in their daily lives.

“I am delighted to see such a big number of people visiting the legal, criminal justice, and civil rights booths to gain legal education. This is a positive outcome of Law Week,” Nkya said.

She stressed the importance of legal education in empowering citizens to combat corruption, gender-based violence, and other unethical practices.

Nkya also reiterated the government’s commitment to condemn violence, urging the   citizens to become ambassadors of legal awareness in their communities.

Furthermore, she commended the judiciary and various legal institutions for taking legal education to public entities such as schools and markets, which she said plays a crucial role in helping communities understand their rights.

She noted that both pupils and teachers in schools have greatly benefited from the legal education provided by legal and justice institutions.

Magreth Sawia, one of the participants, praised Law Week, calling it highly beneficial for the community as it had provided citizens with the opportunity to voice their concerns and seek solutions from legal experts.

Sawia emphasised the importance of the event, noting that it offers a platform for citizens to present their legal challenges and receive assistance from legal professionals.

She also commended the Judiciary of Tanzania for organising Law Week every year, highlighting the significant support it provides to citizens who are unaware of how to seek justice when facing legal challenges.