Testimonials
CJMR
What People are Saying
It is easy to dodge our responsibly but we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibly. Sir Josiah Stamp
- Beneficiary
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Despite the fact that I’m a Muslim PJ-MRM worked out my freedom and housed me and later took me to my people in Lagos for reconciliation. The event made more impact on my life than for me to go home alone. The PJ-MRM program gave me a new re-orientation. Thank you – Alfa H.H.
Testifier: Alfa H.H.
(Beneficiary - Ex Inmate)
- Beneficiary
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Since the 1970s that I have been in and out of prison, if I had had an opportunity for a program like this, honestly, I would have long ago quit crime. When my community was planning another plot against me, PJ-MRM stepped in to mediate Peace. Today I am most welcome and loved by my people. I thank my lawyer who stood by me throughout my eight years in detention without any fear.
Testifier: A Grateful Beneficiary
(Beneficiary - Ex Inmate)
- Beneficiary
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When all hope was lost, it was amazing to get somebody who cared enough to bring me home and proved to me that Jesus Christ is real in a practical manner. Not only that, I am bold to say that I am now reconciled to God and my relation who had once deserted me through the PJ-MRM. – D.A.W
Testifier: D.A.W
(Beneficiary - Ex Inmate)
- General
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The unqualified contribution of this Ministry (PJ-MRM) is highly commendable and appreciated by the State Government since your noble role in promoting the welfar3, resettlement, and total rehabilitation of these people can not be over-emphasized. This is a selfless service for the upliftment and progress of humanity. It is a task for all of us, the government and governed Muibat Kelani, Hon. Comm. For Women Affairs, Community Dev. & Social Welfare at Freedom Ceremony of two Ex-Prisoners on 13th Oct. 2001.
Testifier: Hon. Muibat Kelani
(Hon. Comm. For Women Affairs, Community Dev. & Social Welfare)
- General
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My coming here (transit camp) is a wonderful exposition on soul-winning. This is a very laudable project – Deacon S.K. Oni, Vine Branch Church, Ibadan. 29/03/2002
Testifier: Deacon S.K. Oni
(Vine Branch Church, Ibadan.)
- General
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I am more than impressed that one can still find a group of people who do things altruistically. It is a noble cause that must be supported by all good people – Doyin Odebowale Esq. University of Ibadan 12/8/2001.
Testifier: Doyin Odebowale Esq
(University of Ibadan)
- General
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I fell highly challenged that an individual has decided to attempt what I consider most critical in prison ministry – Rehabilitation – When churches are only paying a lip service to! – Bro. Tom Tar (Coop Bank) 15/8/2000
Testifier: Bro. Tom Tar
(Cooporative Bank (2000))
- General
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There are so many people going about feeding on false claim telling lies that they are rehabilitating the ex-convict when they never step the Prison yard, actually when I was coming here I had the apprehension that may be he is one of them, but getting here with what I see and what I heard I am convinced about what the setman is doing. The government and stakeholder should support a work like this and there should be more exposure and awareness programme on this location. Danladi Tilden the Controller of Prisons Oyo State Command during his visit to the halfway home. 9/6/2005.
Testifier: Danladi Tilden
(The Controller of Prisons Oyo State Command)
- General
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Without coming to see it, you may not understand or believe him, this is an eye-opener to the depth of Prison Ministry. People should get involved in this effort. Gen. Akin Baiyeroju: New Covenant Church Ibadan (4/7/2004).
Testifier: Gen. Akin Baiyeroju
(Clergy)
- General
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What PJMRM is doing is a well-calculated attempt to lead these people back to the path of rectitude and responsible citizenship. This is a thoughtful vision that deserves attention. Hon Lekan Olayemi. During his visit to his released brother at halfway home
Testifier: Hon Lekan Olayemi
(Beneficiary's Family member)
- Beneficiary
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I am most grateful to the Almighty God and to the members of CJMR for being there for me all through the lowest time, and for securing my freedom through the Court of Appeal after 14years on death row. O. Oyeleye. (Abeokuta Prison, Ogun State)
Testifier: O. Oyeleye
(Beneficiary - Ex Inmate)
- Beneficiary
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I am a beneficiary of the Centre for Justice Mercy and Reconciliation CJMR. The organization follows up my case from Magistrate to the High Court even to the Supreme Court free of Charge, despite the fact that my plea of innocence was ignored, I was vindicated by the Board of Mercy Ondo State, the Executive Governor of Ondo State His Excellency, Akeredolu granted me total freedom after 22 years of my life was taken unjustly.
Testifier: Morufu Omobolanle
(Beneficiary - Ex Inmate)
- Beneficiary
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I sincerely wish to thank CJMR for fighting for my freedom from 17 years of wrongful conviction to an end and I also thank the Board of Prerogative of Mercy and the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Senator Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi for granting me total freedom after the Supreme Court ignored my plea of Innocence.
Testifier: Obasi Onyinye
(Beneficiary - Ex Inmate)
- Beneficiary
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The voluntary favor of CJMR without consideration of our religion/tribe by putting our 7 years of detention to an end, and providing accommodation and transportation to our various destinations are well appreciated. The Almighty God shall reward you. (Agodi Prison, Ibadan, Oyo State)
Testifier: Ibrahim Salisu, Garuba and Bala
(Beneficiary - Ex Inmate)
- Beneficiary
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CJMR untie me from 17 years of unjust conviction on death row over a crime I did not commit. Had not been for this organization who knows I would have died in prison as Ganiyu Adeniji who exonerated me from the crime.
Testifier: Olaniyi Emiola
(Beneficiary - Ex Inmate)
- Beneficiary
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I am most grateful to the Almighty God and to the members of CJMR for securing my freedom after 26 years over a crime I knew nothing about. It was a serious battle the CJMR undertook on my behalf. I am grateful to all people connected with CJMR to advocate for people languishing in prison.
Testifier: Olusola Adepetu
(Beneficiary - Ex Inmate)
- General
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It is my great pleasure to come in contact with Pastor Hezekiah Olujobi the initiator for the Centre for Justice Mercy and Reconciliation. I have been a member of this ministry since 2016, I have been actively involved in prison outreach with CJMR, and we have championed advocacy on behalf of those oppressed in the Nigerian prison by the system. What the organization does is serve as a voice for the voiceless in our society. We have together advocated for people and they regained freedom after 26 and 17 years. It is a noble cause and a great privilege to serve and share resources with CJMR.
Testifier: Revd, Mrs. Tola Oyediran Nee Awolowo
(Clergy)
- General
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I became familiar with the activities of the Centre for Justice Mercy and Reconciliation in 2015 in respect of a case of one Mr. Olusola Adepetu who was wrongly accused of killing his girlfriend. This organization championed the cause of his freedom in support of my letter to the Governor for the Advocacy and the man was set free after 26 years. I am aware that this Organization has facilitated the freedom of a lot of people from death row and he has helped many voiceless behind the bar to regain their freedom. I am proud to be associated with the vision of the Centre for Justice Mercy and Reconciliation.