FG Appreciates Kano's Commitment To Reforming Justice Sector

Nigeria's Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami has appreciated Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje's unrelenting determination and commitment in reforming the justice sector.

He made the commendation during a special dinner organised by the governor on Friday at Africa House, Government House, Kano for the Minister and top brass of the federal ministry of Justice as contained in a statement released to newsmen by the 

This was disclosed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Abba Anwar on Saturday.

"When federal government came up with the issue of fight against corruption and justice sector reform, Kano followed suit.

"So also in the area of EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) strengthening system Kano followed suit," he noted.

According to him Kano also matched federal government in the area of infrastructural development in the judiciary.

Malami was in Kano for Top Management Retreat of the ministry with the theme "Enhancing Systems and Structures in the Federal Ministry of Justice for Effective Justice Sector Service Delivery'.

While assuring that the choice of Kano was not accidental, he noted that the state has consolidated the spirit of the Retreat.

In the area of infrastructural development, the Minister stated, "Kano is among the frontline states in the area of flyovers and other infrastructural development." 

In his brief remarks, governor Ganduje said, "We have established a Committee on the Administration of Justice. 

"That is why we put a strategy to see how we can decongest our Correctional Centres across the state as directed by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari," he said.

Ganduje also noted that the state is working towards aiding administration of justice to be in compliance with the global best practice.