NBA urges AGF to rioritise judicial reforms

Nigerian Bar Association

Nigerian Bar Association

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

The Nigeria Bar Association has urged the newly sworn-in Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi to as a matter of urgency prioritise reforms in Nigeria’s justice system, especially addressing issues like outdated salaries for judicial officers and lengthy court processes.

President of the Association, Yakubu Maikyau stated this after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the presidential villa.

Maikyau who described Lateef Fagbemi’s appointment as a perfect fit for the role, expressed optimism while urging collaboration between the legal community and the government.

He said he was at the villa to thank the President ahead of the associations conference scheduled for the weekend.

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