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them protect themselves and those around them from the dangers
the concept poses.
Therefore, this partnership will yield a win-win situation for all stakeholders
involved.
b) Another partnership recommended by this paper is between law clinics and
Government-based agencies involved in issuing means of identification or
nationality to Nigerians. They could open a one-stop outlet in the law
clinics. Any client that comes for in-house advocacy on statelessness could
be assessed by these agencies and may be processed for issuance of means
of identification that will show a bond to the state according to the Law. An
example of such agency is the National Population Commission. At this
juncture; Clinics are advised to uphold the highest standard of ethics for inhouse services. Ethical issues like Confidentiality and privacy for the client
must be upheld at all times.
In the alternative, Law Clinics can also conduct outreach programs where they go to
communities to enlighten them on the concept and also in collaboration with relevant
agencies may decide to register persons in the community. This partnership would
teach students/clinicians the various skills mentioned above and it will also assist the
government in Nigeria combat statelessness. Hence, the proposed partnership with
these government agencies may lead to clients having a nationality and getting a
means of proving Nationality. This means could that the Law clinics and clinicians
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