The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN, has challenged the judiciary to be more transparent in the utilization of budgetary allocation on its financial expenses.
Malami, who gave the challenge at the Justice Sector Summit 2022 with the theme “Devising Practical Solutions Towards Improved Performance, Enhanced Accountability and Independence in the Justice Sector” held in Abuja, said there was the need for the judiciary to “open its own book” the same way and manner the legislature and executive subject themselves for scrutiny.
The AGF urged the judiciary to live up to its responsibility and support initiative that will bring the desired result in administration of justice the country.
These were contained in a statement by the Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations to the Attorney General of the Federation & Minister of Justice, Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu.
Commenting on the appointment of the Judges, Malami said the extant Nigerian laws made the criteria for such appointment very clear.
He said to enhance the quality of the system, there has to be accommodation of merits for consideration as the basis for appointment as against certain standards.
