The Federal Ministry of Justice has digitized more than 331,000 pages of official documents in just eight weeks as part of a sweeping transformation aimed at modernizing Nigeria’s justice sector.
Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi announced the milestone during the launch of the ministry’s Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) in Abuja, describing the initiative as a decisive break from outdated paper-based processes that have long hampered efficiency.
“By digitizing our correspondences, emails, and legal documents, we are dismantling the bureaucratic bottlenecks that have historically slowed the wheels of justice,” Fagbemi said at the ceremony, which also saw the commissioning of renovated staff amenities including a clinic, sports facility, crèche, and cafeteria.
The ECMS platform allows ministry officials to create, process, approve, store, and retrieve documents electronically—eliminating reliance on manual filing systems and reducing delays in case processing and administrative workflows.
Fagbemi emphasized that the digitization drive reflects President Bola Tinubu’s vision for a modern, accountable justice system capable of delivering faster results for citizens. The initiative aligns with the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan, the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, and the National Policy on Justice.
“This is not just about technology—it’s a governance reform that strengthens institutional memory, enhances decision-making, protects official records, and instills discipline and accountability across our operations,” the Attorney-General explained.
In her remarks, Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary Mrs. Jeddy-Agba revealed that the ministry had digitized 6,241 physical files totaling 331,297 pages during the eight-week implementation period. She added that all staff now have official email accounts, digital skills training has been conducted at multiple levels, and new protocols for document tracking and approvals are now in place.
“For too long, service delivery has been burdened by the challenges of managing physical documents and manual correspondence,” Mrs. Jeddy-Agba said. “Today marks the beginning of a paperless culture centered on efficiency, transparency, and better service to Nigerians.”
The event was attended by senior government officials including Head of the Civil Service Didi Esther Walson-Jack, permanent secretaries from other ministries, and heads of justice sector agencies.
Fagbemi thanked the Aig-Imouekhede Foundation, legal firm Olaniwun Ajayi & Co., ministry staff, and development partners for their support in executing the digital transformation project.
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