About Us
Centre for Legal Support and Inmate Rehabilitation (CELSIR) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to offering comprehensive and holistic support to justice-impacted individuals in Nigeria.
Our Director, Joke Aladesanmi speaking about Human Rights on TVC News
Our Vision
A society where justice is fair, rehabilitation is accessible, and every Justice-impacted person has the opportunity to rebuild their lives with dignity
Our Mission
Our mission is to support justice-impacted individuals from incarceration to reintegration, fostering second chances, growth, and healing for a successful reentry
Our Values
We ensure justice-impacted individuals have access to legal support, quality education, and reentry assistance
CELSIR’s holistic rehabilitation support envelops our beneficiaries, guiding them through a process of renewal and empowerment. Our continuum of care extends seamlessly to post-incarceration life, ensuring that individuals are equipped with the tools and support required to reintegrate successfully. Our work is guided by the values below:
We ardently advocate for fairness, equity, and justice within the criminal justice system
Our work is guided by a profound sense of empathy and compassion
We believe in the transformative power of collaboration
We treat all individuals with dignity and respect
Our Team
Dedicated to helping Justice-impacted individuals reintegrate successfully
Together with our Board, Management Staff and Volunteers, we are dedicated to equipping justice-impacted individuals with the tools to reintegrate successfully
Joke Aladesanmi
Executive Director
Funmi Ogunleye
Programs Coordinator
Rachel Azu
Ruby House Manager
Esther Onaderu
Communications Officer
Ahmed Adesina
In-prison Project Coordinator
David Abraham
Programs Officer - Legal
Valentine Sanni Idris
CELSIR Lead Ambassador
Our Team
Dedicated to helping Justice-impacted individuals reintegrate successfully
Together with our Board, Management Staff and Volunteers, we are dedicated to equipping formerly incarcerated individuals with the tools to reintegrate successfully
Joke Aladesanmi
Board of Directors | Executive Director
Mabawonku Opeyemi
Board of Directors
Muyua Anne
Board of Directors
Doreen Kyazze
Board of Directors
Funmi Ogunleye
Programs Coordinator
Laura Nnnamdi
Legal and Research Lead
Esther Onaderu
Communications Officer
Ahmed Adesina
In-prison Project Coordinator
Valentine Sanni Idris
CELSIR Lead Ambassador
Adesina Ahmed
Administrative Officer
Donate to CELSIR
Join CELSIR in helping justice-impacted individuals rejoin society successfully
We are calling on individuals and organizations of good will to support us as we work towards proper rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals to ensure a positive and productive transition into society.
