At the Zamfara State Ministry of Justice, we are dedicated to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice is accessible to all citizens. Our mission is to promote a fair and equitable legal system that protects the rights and freedoms of every individual in our state.
As a cornerstone of governance, we strive to provide comprehensive legal services, advocate for human rights, and foster transparency and accountability within our justice system. We believe that a just society is built on the principles of equality, fairness, and respect for the law. Our Ultimate goal is to uphold all the principles and responsibilities outlined in the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria
MANDATE AND FUNCTIONS
Core Mandate of the Ministry:
1. Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates by way of prosecution of offenders and compensation of victims.
2. End abuses, human trifurcation, and all forms of exploitation in the society.
3. Develop, sustain and promote accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.
4. Provide access to legal information that promote law and order and respect for human rights in accordance with State, National and International agreements.
5. Promote the provision of legal identities, including vital registration.
Primary Responsibilities/Functions:
1. To prosecute criminal cases for punishment of offenders and compensation for victims.
2. To undertake litigation of State Civil Cases.
3. To facilitate Alternative Disputes Resolution.
4. To provide Legal Drafting Services.
5. To enforce Citizen’s Rights and defend the public.
6. To plan an implement programs for proper functioning of the Justice Sector.
7. To provide Legal Advisory Services.
8. To administer Public Trust.
POLICIES AND STRATEGIC PLANS:
Policies implemented:
1. Ministerial Delivery Task Policy
2. Shari’a implementation policy
3. National Anti – Terrorism Policy
4. National Human Rights Policy
5. National Gender Policy
Strategic Plans:
Ministerial Strategic Plan 2024
PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES:
Ongoing Programs (Name, Description, Target Audience):
1. Name: Codification of Laws of Zamfara State
Description: A project with the aim of compiling and publishing the all laws passed by
Zamfara State House of Assembly from the creation of Zamfara State to date
Target Audience: 70 members of professional Codification Panel
Completed Programs: (Name, Description, Outcomes):
1. Name: A 5 – day Legal Training Workshop for 55 State Counsel and Paralegal Officers of
Ministry of Justice Gusau
Description: A 5 – day Legal Training Workshop that aims at enhancing the capacity of 55 State Counsel and Paralegal Officers of Ministry of Justice Gusau with the view to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in Zamfara State Justice Sector
Outcomes: 55 State Counsel and Paralegal Officers of Ministry of Justice Gusau were successfully trained on effective strategies for management Zamfara State civil and criminal cases
PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS
Local Partners & Role:
1. Zamfara State Judiciary – Interpretation of State Laws
2. Federal Judiciary – Interpretation of Federal Laws
3. The NBA- Pressure Group
4. The Nigeria Police – Execution to f Laws
5. The Nigeria Correction Service – Correction of offenders
6. The EFCC – Technical support
7. ICPC Technical support
8. National Human Rights Commission – Technical support
9. Federal Ministry of Justice – Technical support
International Partners and Role:
1. UNICEF – Technical support
2. UNFPA – Technical support
3. Save the Children – Technical support
4. SAVI – Technical support
5. IRC – Technical support
FINANCE
Annual Budget (Recent Years):
1. 2023: N1,003,350,000.00K
2. 2024: N1,029,350,000.00K
3. 2025: N1,072,930,000.00K
Revenue Souk:
1. Contract Agreements
Major Expenditures:
1. Legal Services (Consultancy)
2. DTA for Court Cases
3. Printing of Official Documents
