Ministry of Justice

About

The Federal Ministry of Justice is the legal arm of the Federal Government of Nigeria. It is primarily concerned with bringing cases before the judiciary that are initiated or assumed by the government. Its headquarters are located in the Maitama District of Abuja. The ministry is headed by the Attorney General of the Federation, who also serves as the Minister of Justice. The Attorney General is appointed by the President and is assisted by a Permanent Secretary, a career civil servant. The ministry runs departments covering prosecutions, civil litigation, legal drafting, government contracts, international law, citizens' rights, law reporting, planning, finance, human resources and procurement, and oversees several statutory agencies such as NAPTIP, the NDLEA, the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria and the Nigerian Copyright Commission.