The Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice in Benue State, Fidelis Mnyim, has announced that the ministry has implemented legal reforms to improve the administration of justice.
He also mentioned that through advocacy for public interest and social justice, the ministry has successfully facilitated the return of Benue girls trafficked to neighbouring countries.
In a statement released by his media aide, Jacob Iormbagah, and made available to journalists in Makurdi on Thursday, Mnyim shared that over the past two years in office, the ministry has undergone significant structural innovations and sponsored various laws aimed at benefiting the people of the state.
In response to allegations of incompetence and corruption made by an online publication, Mnyim stated that his ministry has played a pivotal role in the return of trafficked Benue girls from Edo State and Ivory Coast.
The ministry has revived the State’s Human Trafficking Taskforce and spearheaded the establishment of the State Mining Marshals to combat illegal mining activities.
The statement read in parts, “Under Chief Mnyim’s stewardship, the Ministry has witnessed unprecedented structural innovations, including: Creation of the Directorates of Appeals, Judgment Debts Management, and Legal Services in MDAs; Establishment of the Public Order Directorate and Operation “Save the Benue Child” Initiative, which are pioneering interventions in Civil order and Child rights.
“He has also sponsored the passage of 10 landmark laws, including the Benue State Persons with Disability Law, Public Procurement (Amendment) Law, State Electricity Law, and the Benue State Electoral Amendment Law, among others.
“Through advocacy of public interest and social justice, the AG has facilitated the return of trafficked Benue girls from Edo and Ivory Coast, revived the State’s Human Trafficking Taskforce, and championed the establishment of the State Mining Marshals to curb illegal mining.
The Commissioner maintained that the above initiatives prove his commitment to the protection of the vulnerable and submitted that he has consistently maintained visibility and professional integrity in the discharge of his duty.
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