Few legal practitioners there are who render services for free. And we cannot castigate those who charge fees: it is just the way things go; commerce, among others, drives society.
Certain individuals, however, have gone above the norm, above our basic human egocentric tendencies. Such individuals extol our communality. Such persons, like Ron Brittan, possess large hearts.
I refered a friend who was in dire need of legal assistance to Ron recently who rendered help promptly, free of charge. This same gesture he has extended to other acquaintances in the past, rationalising that this is his modest contribution to bridging inequality and promoting equity for poor communities.
Ron Brittan, a legal practitioner, immigration activist and social worker who resides in Oxford, England, wrote the following lines to me recently..........."Dear Joseph:
I checked out your blog and found it extremely interesting. I wish you every success in achieving your noble objectives.
I too am concerned with the Millennium Goals, especially as far as Nigeria is concerned. I try to make a small contribution by assisting young people to come to UK to study, and to get work experience, so as to return to their country with enhanced skills. Your friend Andrew is a case in point.
Most of our leads come from Rotary and Rotaract clubs in Nigeria, through a programme initiated by the Oxford Rotary Club. Notably, many members of Jos Rotaract club have participated.
Hope to hear from you again, and we may possibly be able to pool some ideas.
Ron Brittan,
Immigration Link (An Oxford charity)".
His webpage www.geocities.com/ron_brittan/index.html is even more revealing.
This post is an ode to Ron!
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