The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi says a new move to make Nigerians access justice and fairplay unhindered is underway.
The AGF, said to make the new move achievable, most of the laws including electoral laws are to be updated under a new justice sector reform.
At a media briefing in Abuja, the AGF revealed that the Federal Ministry of Justice and the Nigerian Bar Association NBA are putting together a National Summit on the Justice sector where factors hindering the effectiveness of Nigerian laws would be tackled.
The President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, according to the AGF would on April 24, in Abuja declare the National Summit open to address critical challenges in the nation’s justice sector.
According to Fagbemi, the anticipated National Summit on Justice will be hosted by the
Federal Ministry of Justice, alongside the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the National Judicial Council (NJC).
The National Summit, with the theme, “Repositioning the Justice System: Constitutional, Statutory, and Operational Reforms for Access and Efficiency”, will address the significant challenges plaguing Nigeria’s justice sector and pave the way for much-needed reforms that will make justice more accessible to all Nigerians.
He said, the Summit will bring together experts, legal professionals, and key stakeholders from across the country to engage in constructive discussions and develop practical solutions that prioritize the justice needs of the average Nigerian.
In his words, “The National Summit on Justice presents a unique opportunity to collectively tackle the pressing issues hindering the efficient, fair, and people-centered delivery of justice in our nation
One of the Summit’s goals, the Minister said, is to review, validate, and adopt the revised National Policy on Justice 2024 – 2028 to drive prison reforms, access to justice for the average Nigerian, as well as the review of electoral laws and procedures in handling election related cases, among several other reforms.
“This comprehensive policy document outlines a broad framework and initiatives in 17 thematic areas aimed at reforming the justice sector to enhance its effectiveness and accessibility to all Nigerians, ensuring that justice is not just a privilege for the few, but a right for all”.
“These proposed laws are expected to serve as a catalyst for collective action and provide a guiding framework for relevant governmental institutions at both the national and sub national levels to establish an effective, efficient, and people-centered justice system”.
Fagbemi expressed the hope that, the Summit will usher in a new era of positive change and progress in the country’s justice sector, ensure a fair, accessible, and efficient legal system that upholds the rule of law while safeguarding fundamental human rights.
Garry Ochigbo, Edited By Grace Namiji
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