The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to transforming the justice sector. He said the overhaul aims to deliver timely outcomes to Nigerians through a more efficient system. Fagbemi made this statement at the launch of the Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) by the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja.
The ECMS is a digital platform that enables the ministry to create, process, approve, store and retrieve official documents electronically. It marks a significant shift from the traditional manual and unstructured information‑management approach. The launch event was attended by notable figures, including the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson‑Jack, and the Solicitor‑General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Mrs Beatrice Jeddy‑Agba.
According to Fagbemi, adopting the ECMS is part of the ministry’s digital‑transformation strategy, which aligns with the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP 25) and the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The initiative seeks to make justice institutions more efficient, accountable and digitally enabled, ultimately delivering timely outcomes to Nigerians. The system is expected to strengthen institutional memory, improve decision‑making, secure records and enforce discipline in workflow and accountability. Fagbemi emphasized that the goal is to build a modern, efficient, citizen‑driven justice sector, while also prioritising staff welfare and workplace modernisation to create an environment conducive to excellence.
In her welcome address, Jeddy‑Agba noted that the ministry has made significant progress in digitising its operations. In just eight weeks, 6,241 physical files comprising 331,297 pages were uploaded onto the 1Gov Enterprise Content Management System. The ministry has also achieved 100 % official email coverage for all staff and conducted training sessions on digital skills and ECM. The launch of the ECMS marks a milestone in the ministry’s efforts to modernise its operations and improve service delivery. By adopting a paperless culture, the ministry aims to prioritise efficiency and transparency, ultimately benefiting Nigerians. The successful implementation of the ECMS is expected to have a positive impact on the justice sector, paving the way for a more efficient and effective system.
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