The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi , has urged judges and lawyers to redouble their efforts to ensure that the justice system positively benefits all Nigerians.
The AGF said Nigerians and others who deserve justice must not be unjustly denied access to it adding that it helps in fostering National Development.
Fagbemi spoke in Abuja at a valedictory Court session held by the Federal High Court of Nigeria in honour of one of its late Chief Judges, Justice Daniel Abutu.
The AGF urged stakeholders in the sector to contribute to the ongoing Federal Government’s reform initiatives aimed at safeguarding citizens’ rights and enabling socio-economic development of the country.
He eulogised the deceased and spoke glowingly about his contributions to the improvement of the nation’s justice delivery system.
Fagbemi noted that the late Chief Judge would fondly be remembered for his boldness, fearlessness, and positive contributions to the country’s judiciary.
He said: “As we assemble today to pay glowing tributes to celebrate the life and time of a dedicated, firm, and quintessential jurist, we are equally celebrating our nation and profession.
