The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has applauded the Body of States Attorneys-General (BOSAG) for their pivotal role in shaping national policies aimed at improving justice delivery in Nigeria.
Speaking at the BOSAG meeting in Abuja, the AGF praised the group for fostering consensus on critical issues, which has led to the validation and adoption of significant policies, including the National Policy on Justice and the National Policy on Arbitration.
“I commend your dedication to building consensus on justice issues, resulting in the adoption of policies that reflect bold initiatives for achieving national aspirations in the justice sector,” Fagbemi said.
The Minister highlighted the National Policy on Arbitration, recently approved by the Federal Executive Council, as a vital framework for strengthening alternative dispute resolution through a robust governance mechanism.
He also emphasised the importance of the National Policy on Justice as a blueprint for justice sector reforms, aiming for fairness, accountability, and transparency.
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“These policies lay the foundation for the much-needed reforms in justice administration and enhance the justice system’s capacity to contribute to Nigeria’s socio-economic development,” Fagbemi added.
He called for continued collaboration between state attorneys general and the Federal Ministry of Justice to address contentious issues and develop unified solutions to challenges affecting justice delivery in Nigeria.
On local government autonomy, the AGF responded to Nasarawa State Attorney-General Labaran Magaji, assuring that the Federal Government is working on pragmatic solutions to implement the Supreme Court judgment on the matter.
Magaji, representing BOSAG Chairman, noted the importance of the meeting as a platform to address local government autonomy and other critical issues.
He expressed optimism about ongoing reforms and pledged states’ commitment to adopting best practices.
Beatrice Jedy-Agba, Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Justice, also commended the Attorneys-General for their collaboration over the years.
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She stressed the importance of BOSAG as a platform for initiating policies and reforms that enhance justice delivery.
“Continuous institutional engagement and deliberations on contentious issues are crucial for advancing justice and addressing national challenges,” Jedy-Agba said.
The BOSAG meeting reinforced the collective commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s justice system through collaborative policy development and implementation.
