Federal Ministry of Justice

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The Federal Ministry of Justice is Nigeria’s chief legal arm of the federal government, responsible for providing legal services, drafting legislation, and overseeing the administration of justice nationwide.

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Federal Ministry of Justice canonical 1

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Statements (37)

Predicate Object
instanceOf federal ministry of Nigeria
government ministry
associatedWith Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
country Nigeria
function coordination of justice sector reforms at the federal level in Nigeria
drafting and review of international agreements involving the Federal Government of Nigeria
promotion of rule of law in Nigeria
provision of legal opinions to federal ministries, departments and agencies
headedBy Attorney General
surface form: Attorney General of the Federation
headquartersLocation Abuja
jurisdiction Government of Nigeria
surface form: Federal Government of Nigeria
legalStatus executive ministry
levelOfGovernment federal
mandate ensure fair and efficient administration of justice at the federal level in Nigeria
safeguard the legal interests of the Federal Government of Nigeria
oversees federal prosecution services in Nigeria
implementation of federal justice sector policies in Nigeria
legal drafting for federal bills and regulations in Nigeria
parentOrganization Government of Nigeria
surface form: Federal Government of Nigeria
policyArea civil justice
criminal justice
human rights protection at the federal level in Nigeria
portfolioHolderTitle Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice of Nigeria
surface form: Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
responsibility advising the Federal Government of Nigeria on legal matters
drafting federal legislation
overseeing the administration of justice in Nigeria
provision of legal services to the Federal Government of Nigeria
representing the Federal Government of Nigeria in civil and criminal proceedings
vetting and reviewing federal legislation
role chief legal arm of the Federal Government of Nigeria
seat Abuja
sector justice
legal affairs
typeOfJurisdiction national
worksWith Nigeria Police Force
Judiciary of Nigeria
surface form: Nigerian judiciary

other federal ministries, departments and agencies in Nigeria

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Federal Ministries of Nigeria includes Federal Ministry of Justice