Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, on Tuesday advocated a people-centred approach to justice reform.
Osinbajo urged stakeholders in Nigeria’s judiciary to reposition the justice system around the needs and experiences of citizens.
The former Vice President spoke during a panel session at the ongoing 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association in Port Harcourt.
Osinbajo, who was represented by a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State, Ade Ipaye, said a people-centred justice system would strengthen government and enable the legal profession to provide better protection for citizens.
While emphasising that justice reform must be driven by data, prioritisation and local ownership, the law professor urged stakeholders to begin by gathering data on justice needs, case resolution and outcomes.
