Governor Dr.Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has called for the creation of an efficient system and structures that will remove administrative bottlenecks in the justice sector service delivery process.
He sated this weekend while declaring open the maiden retreat for top management of the Federal Ministry of Justice held in Kano.
The governor who was represented by his deputy and APC gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, said the theme of the event: “Enhancing system and structures in the Federal Ministry of Justice for effective justice sector service delivery,” was well chosen having regards to the numerous challenges affecting the country.
“The retreat therefore comes at appropriate time for the top management of the ministry to explore right mechanisms which will guide them in discharging the primary function of the ministry that is the administration of justice in the country,” he said.
A statement by press secretary to the deputy governor said Ganduje maintained that the retreat will achieve its objective of articulating activities and programmes which will change the present state of affairs by enhancing the efficiency and fairness of justice delivery, improved integrity, accountability, transparency and strengthen coordination and cooperation among the various stakeholders.
He also expressed appreciation to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice for organising the retreat and holding it in Kano.
On his part, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN, stated that the retreat will afford them the opportunity for review and self assessment of their achievements as well as identify the challenges and areas requiring revitalisation and then come up with innovative ideas to enhance their capacities to be more efficient and effective in achieving their institutional mandate.
