He stated this on Friday at the National Stakeholders’ Conference on Justice Sector Reform, held at the Nasarawa State Government Banquet Hall, which brought together key actors from across the country’s justice system to advance a coordinated and modernised approach to justice delivery.
Organised under the Federal Justice Sector Reform Coordinating Committee (FJSRCC), the conference reaffirmed the Ministry’s central role in driving reforms, strengthening the rule of law, and fostering an efficient, transparent, and technology-driven justice system aligned with global best practices.
Governor Abdullahi A. Sule of Nasarawa State, in his opening address, lauded Fagbemi’s participation as a demonstration of growing federal-state cooperation. He emphasised that investors seek not only resources but legal certainty, calling for a justice system where agreements are respected and disputes are resolved fairly and efficiently.
Governor Sule also highlighted the importance of interoperability among courts, ministries of justice, law enforcement agencies, and other institutions, describing it as an economic necessity aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He urged participants to translate discussions into actionable strategies to strengthen justice delivery.
In his keynote address, Fagbemi commended Nasarawa State’s progress in implementing the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, digitalising justice processes, and aligning reforms with national priorities. He reiterated that the justice system is a chain only as strong as its weakest link, stressing the need for all components to work in harmony.
Fagbemi further reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to enhancing inter-agency coordination, expanding digital justice tools, and fast-tracking reforms to boost economic growth, investor confidence, and citizens’ access to justice. The Solicitor General of the Federation, Mrs. Beatrice Jedy-Agba, OON, mni, emphasised the practical impact of weak interoperability on citizens and businesses, highlighting the need for efficiency.
Development partners also pledged support for Nigeria’s justice reform agenda. Representing the European Union, Mr. Oluwatoyi Oluwajobi reiterated the EU’s commitment, while Professor Tabiu Muhammad highlighted the EU-funded ROLAC II Programme’s role in helping the ministry develop a four-year strategic plan to monitor and evaluate reform efforts.
