Courtesy visit to the Imo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice

The Executive Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association, Owerri Branch, has paid a courtesy visit to the Imo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Paul Obinatu, at his office in Owerri.

Speaking during the visit, the Chairman of the Branch, Chief Chris Ihentuge, congratulated the Attorney General on his appointment and expressed the Bar’s readiness to work closely with the Ministry of Justice to strengthen the justice system in the State.

Chief Ihentuge highlighted key areas requiring urgent attention, including the welfare and salary challenges affecting State Counsel, as well as the need for a lasting solution to issues that recently led to the strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, in Imo State.

Responding, the Attorney General, Barrister Paul Obinatu, thanked the NBA leadership for the visit, describing it as a sign of partnership and mutual commitment to improving justice delivery in Imo State.

The Attorney General  explained that the recent JUSUN strike was due to a delay in completing documentation needed for accurate salary calculations, but assured that the matter has now been resolved and workers will receive all outstanding arrears.

He further disclosed that a fully staffed typing pool has been established in the Ministry to assist lawyers in preparing court documents at no personal cost, adding that plans are underway to set up a modern electronic library before the end of the year, and to update the Imo State Law Reports to support legal research and improve efficiency in the ministry.

The NBA and the State Ministry of Justice reaffirmed their commitment to a harmonious working relationship that will enhance justice delivery in Imo State