Nigerian Federal Ministry of Justice

Nigerian Federal Ministry of Justice

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Justice is the legal arm of the Federal Government of Nigeria, primarily concerned with bringing cases before the judiciary that are initiated or assumed by the government. It is headed by the Attorney General, who is also Minister of Justice. The Attorney General is appointed by the President, and is assisted by a Permanent Secretary, who is a career civil servant. As of August 2010, the Attorney General was Barrister Mohammed Bello Adoke.[1] The Permanent Secretary was Abdullahi Yola.[2]

Different departments in the ministry are responsible for Public prosecution, Citizens rights, Law reporting, Finance and administration, Planning, research and statistics, Legal drafting, International and comparative law, Civil litigation, Solicitors, Human resource management and Procurement.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Organizational Chart". Federal Ministry of Justice. http://www.fmj.gov.ng/AboutUs/OrganizationalCharts/tabid/65/Default.aspx. Retrieved 2009-12-23. 
  2. ^ "Permanent Secretaries". Office of the Head of Service of the Federation. http://hosf.gov.ng/civil_service/disposition_list_5. Retrieved 2009-12-20. 
v · Richard Akinjide (1979-1983) • Chike Offodile (1984-1985) • Bola Ajibola (1985-1991) • Clement Akpamgbo (1991-1993) • Michael Ashikodi Agbamuche (Sept 1994-1997) • Abdullahi Ibrahim (1997-1999) • Kanu Agabi (Jun 1999 - Jan 1999) • Bola Ige (Jan 2000–2002) • Kanu Agabi (2002–2003) • Bayo Ojo (2003-2007) • Michael Aondoakaa (July 2007 - February 2010) • Adetokunbo Kayode (February 2010 - March 2010) • Mohammed Bello Adoke (April 2010 - present)



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