Justice Minister Abubakar Malami, SAN, says his duty as the
Chief Law Officer of the Federation stood out as the most challenging period of
his professional career.
Malami said this at the launch and public presentation of
his Autobiography titled `Traversing The Thorny Terrain of Nigeria’s Justice
Sector: My Travails and Triumphs’ in Abuja on Thursday.
“Not because it is daunting or difficult to be effectively
performed but because of the misconception of the public and ignorant conflict
between public and private interests on what the office of the Attorney-General
of the federation is constitutionally empowered to do.
“Part of the responsibilities of the Attorney General of the
federation is that of being a legal adviser to the government, all the
ministries, departments and government agencies.
“He is also the first
person to be contacted and the first person to be blamed regardless of where
the mistake was made’’.
Malami noted that the occupant of the office suffers a
downplay of his/her efforts, while mistakes are more acknowledged and blown out
of proportion.
He said that he encountered many thorny terrains but the
Almighty helped him to also triump.
“This is regardless of where the source of the mistake,
mischief or negligence emanates from.
“Most of the criticisms levelled against the office are
misinformed and misguided due to the linear approach to analysing the issues.
“They forget that as the AG and minister of justice, you are
to take consistent decisions that will be in line with underlying principles of
law.
“Of course, with the wider interest over and above private
as well as individual interests, that is the true definition of impartiality as
is needed to efficiently perform his duties’’.
He said the autobiography was intended to present an
objective account of his stewardship that will be accessible to the public.
“My autobiography is an enjoyable reflection of my life
history, educational pursuit, professional practice, public career and sojourn
in politics.
“Personally, the desire to serve the country and improve the
administration of law and justice has never been stronger than when I served in
the exalted office for the past 8 years.
“I have in my capacity played my role and contributed
majorly in improving the laws and in the distribution of justice in the
socio-economic development of the nation, and enhancing its security”.
Malami expressed delight over the presence of the people who
honoured the book launch and presentation.
“I express gratitude to God for being the longest-serving
attorney general of the federation which I refer to as a golden opportunity and
greatest achievement.
Those at the book launch included Gov. Abubakar Bagudu,
Members of the National Assembly and Directors General of the NIA, , the
Chairmen of EFCC , IPC, ICPC, Code of Conduct Bureau, current and former
ministers and the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero.
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