Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) was sworn in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Fagbemi, a respected jurist, is expected to initiate reforms to reshape the legal system. Former Nigerian Bar Association President Dr Olisa Agbakoba expressed confidence in Fagbemi's abilities and the support of the Bar. NBA President Yakubu Maikyau pledged NBA's support for Fagbemi and urged Maikyau to present the NBA's official position on law reforms and areas of improvement for the Judiciary. Fagbemi is expected to avoid controversial decisions and chart a new path for himself and the justice sector.
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