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Office

Minister of Justice, Nigeria

Title: Attorney General of the Federation and Minister, Federal Ministry of Justice

Current holder

Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of Justice of Nigeria?

Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi is the Minister of Justice of Nigeria.

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Sources: State House, Abuja (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Nigeria in numbers

Population (2025): 237.6 million; 1st largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 1,223 US$; 35th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 23%; 6th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 3.1%; 39th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 36.1%; 47th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 54.6 years; 54th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2024): 70.4%; 28th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 35; 47th most stable of 54 in Africa

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Cite this

PollsAfrica (2026). Minister of Justice, Nigeria. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/nigeria/minister-of-justice