Building Nigeria Where Justice Works
At the 2026 Anthony Cardinal Okogie Foundation Annual Lecture in Lagos, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo turned the abstract debate over Nigeria’s rule of law into a deeply human question, writes Sunday Ehigiator
At the 2026 Anthony Cardinal Okogie Foundation Annual Lecture in Lagos, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo discussed the importance of justice in Nigeria's future. He used personal stories to illustrate the different meanings of justice for various individuals. For example, a widow wanted her husband's house and car restored, a teacher sought the return of her land, and a woman wanted compensation for her family after her husband's death.
Osinbajo argued that the Nigerian justice system must ultimately work for the people it protects, with justice being complete only when the affected person can recover their rights, assets, and return to a dignified life. He emphasized that the meaning of justice is not just obtaining a favorable judgment but ensuring that the ruling is enforced.
The lecture, titled "Rule of Law in Nigeria: The Challenges of Leadership Compliance," highlighted the need to make justice more accessible, affordable, and understandable for ordinary Nigerians.
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