- 9 Agho Street, Benin City, Nigeria
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The Centre for Community Law (CFComLaw) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing knowledge of ECOWAS law and oceanic law across West Africa. Through research, public education, policy engagement, and its peer-reviewed academic journal, CFComLaw works to ensure that ECOWAS frameworks become a living reality for the citizens, institutions, and coastal communities they are designed to serve. CFComLaw holds observer status with the International Seabed Authority under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
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Recognised Globally. Rooted in West Africa.
CFComLaw’s work is recognised by leading international institutions and advanced through partnerships with universities and professional bodies across the ECOWAS region.
International Recognition
Recognised by the World's Leading Institutions
ISA Observer Status
International Seabed Authority
In October 2024, the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) granted CFComLaw Observer Status — making CFComLaw the first West African civil society organisation to hold a seat in the governance proceedings of the global body responsible for regulating the international seabed Area under UNCLOS.
As an NGO Observer, CFComLaw may attend public meetings of the ISA Assembly, make oral statements, submit written statements, and participate in deliberations of the ISA Council on questions affecting its activities.
UN DESA Civil Society Database
United Nations
CFComLaw is listed in the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) Civil Society Database, and the Centre’s SDG initiative is registered with the United Nations — reflecting CFComLaw’s contribution to the global Sustainable Development Goals agenda, particularly SDG 14 (Life Below Water) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).
Academic Partnerships
Building Regional Academic Reach
University of Benin — Memorandum of Understanding
CFComLaw has signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Benin, Nigeria — one of the country's leading law faculties — establishing it as CFComLaw's primary academic hub. This partnership enables joint research activities, access to academic expertise, student engagement through moot courts and workshops, and collaboration on the Journal of Community and International Law.
CFComLaw is actively developing additional MoUs with universities across other ECOWAS member states to deepen its regional academic reach.
Partner With CFComLaw
CFComLaw welcomes partnerships with universities, law schools, bar associations, research institutions, civil society organisations, international bodies, and development finance institutions that share our commitment to legal education, regional integration, and sustainable ocean governance in West Africa.
Joint Research & Publication
Joint research and publication on ECOWAS and oceanic law with academic and institutional partners.
Student Exchanges & Moot Courts
Law student exchanges and moot court programmes across ECOWAS member states.
Capacity Building Programmes
Capacity building for legal practitioners in maritime and integration law across the region.