04/06/2026
PUBLIC AWARENESS ANNOUNCEMENTS
FROM THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE, LED BY THE COMMISSIONER DR. Filister Musa JP
The Ministry of Social Justice as a complementary pillar under our social transformation agenda.
PRIMARY MANDATE
To uphold rights, fairness, justice, conflict resolution, and equity for all citizens.
FOCUS AREAS
1. Rights, equity, and fairness
2. Conflict resolution
3. Justice sector reforms
4. Peacebuilding & reconciliation
5. Legal protection for vulnerable groups
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Land and community dispute settlement, including land dispute reforms
2. Farmer-herder conflict resolution and conflict-prone LGA peace processes
3. Access to justice reforms and human rights & legal aid
4. Strengthening justice delivery in partnership with the AG & Judiciary
5. Community mediation and post-crisis reconciliation
6. Gender justice & protection; rights of women & children
7. Anti-discrimination policies and tackling discrimination and abuse
8. Social equality and fairness frameworks
9. Implementation of the State’s “Bill of Rights”
10. Protection of vulnerable groups from abuse
11. Oversight of correctional & restorative justice programs
This Ministry is strategic to our reform agenda - TIRREF, TANGEC, TIFFO - and will ensure that laws, equality, and justice serve every citizen.
Together, we build a just, peaceful, and equitable society.
For support, mediation, or to report cases of injustice, contact the Ministry of Social Justice.
Signed:
Hon. Dr. F.I Musa
Honourable Commissioner for Social Justice, Taraba State