Nigeria’s Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to building a modern justice system driven by digital transformation, innovation, and coordinated reform.
Speaking at the 2025 Justice Sector Leadership Retreat in Maiduguri, Borno State, Fagbemi said the retreat was another demonstration of the ministry’s dedication to strengthening the rule of law, enhancing institutional reforms, and improving service delivery. He noted that digital tools and innovation must be embraced not as luxuries but as necessities in a modern democratic society.
The minister commended stakeholders across the justice sector for their resilience despite limited resources, stressing that their dedication has kept the system moving forward. He called for stronger collaboration across institutions to break silos and ensure reforms that are holistic, effective, and sustainable.
In her remarks, the Solicitor General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Mrs Beatrice Jedy-Agba, OON, MNI, described the retreat’s theme “Strengthening Justice Sector Delivery Through Technology, Innovation and Coordinated Reform” as both timely and apt.
She emphasised that the justice sector is at a critical juncture where evolving demands and global realities require new approaches. According to her, technology can help streamline processes, improve case management, reduce delays, and enhance transparency.
“True transformation requires coordinated reforms across the judiciary, law enforcement, correctional institutions, and other agencies. By working together, reforms can be holistic, effective, and sustainable,” Jedy-Agba said.
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, who also addressed participants, shared how his administration has pioneered digital tools such as electronic case tracking and virtual court sittings, particularly in conflict-affected areas. He stressed that justice must serve as a foundation for healing, rebuilding trust, and restoring social order.
Governor Zulum commended the Attorney General for his leadership in reviewing the laws of the federation, enhancing judicial welfare, and pushing forward digital reforms in the justice system. He called for stronger synergy between the federal and state levels to ensure justice delivery is transparent, people-centred, and responsive to citizens’ needs.
The retreat, attended by senior government officials, heads of justice sector agencies, and development partners, is expected to yield actionable recommendations that will drive comprehensive reform in Nigeria’s justice system.