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AGF wants ECOWAS Court procedure reviewed to prevent conflicts
Justice Olukayode AriwoolaLateef Fagbemi (SAN)
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Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), yesterday, charged the ECOWAS Judicial Council to initiate a reform-oriented review of the practice and procedure of the ECOWAS Court

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi , yesterday, charged the ECOWAS Judicial Council to initiate a reform-oriented review of the practice and procedure of the ECOWAS CourtAttorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi , yesterday, charged the ECOWAS Judicial Council to initiate a reform-oriented review of the practice and procedure of the ECOWAS Court of Justice to avoid conflicts with national courts and to make the court...

He said as the ECOWAS block continued to work towards achieving uniform economic policies and institutions, the judiciary should not be left behind. He charged member states to work towards safeguarding the principles of justice, upholding the rule of law, and advancing the cause of peace and prosperity.

Ariwoola urged participants at the meeting to contribute meaningfully to the deliberations and make concrete recommendations to be sent to the Authority of Heads of State and Government to improve regional justice delivery in the sub-region through the ECOWAS Court. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi , yesterday, charged the ECOWAS Judicial Council to initiate a reform-oriented review of the practice and procedure of the ECOWAS Court

Last week, U.S. Consul General in Nigeria, Will Stevens, paid a two-day visit to Edo State, highlighting the robust and enduring U.S.-Nigeria bilateral relationship that fosters inclusive economic growth and shared prosperity for both countries.

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