Nigeria’s Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Fagbemi, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has reaffirmed the commitment of Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to building a justice system that delivers faster, transparent, and more efficient outcomes for citizens across the country.
Fagbemi made this known in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital, during the official launch of the Enterprise Content Management System by the Federal Ministry of Justice, an initiative designed to modernize document handling and improve institutional efficiency within the ministry.
The event also featured the inauguration of newly renovated welfare facilities for ministry staff, including a staff clinic, sports centre, crèche, and staff canteen, underscoring the government’s focus on improving workplace conditions alongside institutional reforms.
Okay News reports that the Enterprise Content Management System is a digital platform that allows the ministry to create, process, approve, store, and retrieve official documents electronically, replacing the long-standing manual and paper-based processes that had slowed administrative and legal workflows.
In his keynote address, Fagbemi described the launch as a turning point for the ministry, marking its departure from unstructured and manual information management practices.
“By digitising our correspondence, emails and legal documents, we are dismantling the bureaucratic bottlenecks that have historically slowed the wheels of justice,” he said.
“This transition to a paperless environment is a cornerstone of our digital transformation strategy, specifically aligned with Pillar Five of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan Twenty Five.”
Fagbemi further explained that the initiative fits squarely within the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu and the National Policy on Justice, both of which prioritize efficiency, accountability, and digital readiness in public institutions.
“The Enterprise Content Management System is therefore not merely a technological intervention; it is a governance reform that strengthens institutional memory, improves decision-making, secures records, and enforces discipline in workflow and accountability. This is the standard expected of a modern justice sector. Our goal is clear: to build a justice sector that is modern, efficient and, above all, citizen-driven,” he stated.
The Attorney General added that staff welfare and workplace modernization had been prioritized under his leadership, in line with broader reforms being driven by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, aimed at improving productivity across Nigeria’s public service.
He also expressed appreciation to the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, Professor Koyinsola Ajayi of Olaniwun Ajayi and Company, ministry staff, partner ministries, and development partners for their support in delivering the project.
In her welcome address, the Solicitor General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Justice, Mrs Beatrice Jeddy-Agba, revealed that within eight weeks, the ministry had successfully scanned and uploaded 6,241 physical files, totaling 331,297 pages, onto the One Government Enterprise Content Management System.
“Beyond digitisation, we also achieved one hundred per cent official email coverage for all staff, conducted multiple tiers of Enterprise Content Management and digital skills training, activated departmental champions, and established clear standard operating procedures and workflows for document tracking and approvals,” she said.
Jeddy-Agba noted that for years, service delivery had been hindered by manual correspondence, physical file management, and delays caused by paper-heavy processes.
“The Enterprise Content Management System go-live ceremony we celebrate today marks the end of that era. By digitising our emails, files and communications, we are adopting a modern, paperless culture that prioritises efficiency and transparency,” she added.
