The Attorney General of the Federation And Minister OF Justice, Lateef Fagbemi says the Justice Sector in Nigeria is a key stimulator for economic growth, investments drive, and revenue generation among others.
The Minister stated this during the retreat of heads of agencies/Parastatals under the supervision of the ministry and select directors held in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) noted that the purpose of the one-day retreat was to bring together members of the sector to discuss their respective roles and develop strategies to achieve their mandates.
According to him, the Justice sector is pivotal to the attainment of the objectives of other sectors, as well as attaining the universal role of the law as a veritable enabler for development and there is an urgent need to reposition the sector for optimal performance and enhanced productivity, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“In order to facilitate delivery of our mandates, the Federal Government is committed to building a Civil Service that is focused on Improved Staff Competences and skills; Improved Productivity and Human Resource Administration; Result based performance and meritocratic environment; and a value driven and digitally transformed Civil Service,” he said.
“Following a Presidential Retreat on 3rd of November, 2023, the President signed a Performance Bond with Cabinet Ministers and Permanent Secretaries, which will serve as a scorecard for Ministries. The Solicitor General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary and myself, signed a Performance Contract with the President, promising to ensure the performance of the Ministerial Deliverables assigned to the Ministry,” Fagbemi explained
“This Performance Bond comes with initiatives, deliverables, Key Performance Indicators, timelines and targets, which this sector must unconditionally achieve. One of the Key Performance Indicators of this meeting is to cascade the signed bond to Ministry’s Management and Chief Executive Officers of the Agencies,” Fagbemi further explained.
He said that the Ministry has encapsulated the Ministerial Deliverables as key priorities of the Goals in its Strategic Plan 2023-2027 which will enhance the implementation of the assigned Sector Plan.
The sector plan includes measures to achieve speedy dispensation of Justice, robust engagement with the Judiciary, National Assembly and other Justice Sector Institutions, successful Prosecution of Terrorism and high-profile Corruption cases among others.
Olusola Akintonde
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