Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) yesterday said Nigeria was working with foreign nations to recover more looted funds.
He said his ministry was rallying anti-corruption agencies to speed up the prosecution of corrupt persons. It is also engaging with the police and other agencies on issues bordering on the rules of law, administration of criminal justice and Correctional Centres reforms.
Also yesterday, Lagos Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN), stressed the need for speed and efficiency in the justice delivery. He said an efficient system will attract more investments to drive development.
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman Olanipekun Olukoyede urged the National Assembly to enact a law to strengthen the whistleblower policy. Fagbemi, Pedro and Olukoyede spoke during breakout sessions at the ongoing Annual General Conference (AGC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Lagos.
The AGF said the National Justice Summit organised by his ministry produced the National Justice Roadmap that guides its work.
He called for the support of Nigerians in the anti-graft war and in justice sector reforms.
Pedro, speaking during a Lagos exhibition at the NBA conference, said the current pace of justice is insufficient.
He believes significant changes were necessary to support economic growth and investment.
“The way we administer justice must change. It’s no longer enough to provide access to justice.
“We must ensure that cases are resolved promptly, as justice delayed is justice denied,” Pedro said.
He said the state was committed to reducing the time it takes to resolve cases in court.
The goal, he said, is to set a new benchmark for civil cases to be completed within two years.
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