Florence Orabueze

Florence Onyebuchi Orabueze is a poet, writer and a Nigerian professor of English and literary studies. She was a former director of the Institute of African studies of the institution, the founder of the Grace Uzoma Okonkwo Foundation and a member of Nigerian Academy of Letters.

Quotes

• It is unfortunate that some Nigerians have been innocently killed, brutalised and intimidated by men of SARS, the disbandment of the team is a victory for the people.
  • Talking about disbandment of SARS in Nigeria

• ...we need to go for a total reform of the police, let us not forget that there are still policemen with the mentality of SARS in them.
  • Her call for reform of Nigeria Police Force

• The reform we are talking about should centre on respect for human rights and value for citizens’ life. It should also focus on adequate welfare for police officers, this is important in boosting their morale and triggering efficient service delivery.
  • What reform should be

• Establishing special court will help to expedite trials, one of the reasons that discourages some rape victims to seek redress in court is the donkey years the matter will linger.
  • the need to establish special court to handle increasing rape cases.