𝗔𝗚𝗙 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗡𝗜𝗦 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿

Nigeria’s Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to comply fully with a valid court judgment ordering the reinstatement of a dismissed officer, Daniel Makolo, in a move seen as a reaffirmation of respect for the rule of law within federal institutions.

According to legal sources familiar with the matter, the directive followed a prolonged dispute over Makolo’s dismissal, which had earlier been challenged in court. The court reportedly ruled that the termination of his appointment did not follow due process and ordered his reinstatement with all associated rights and benefits.

The AGF’s intervention underscores the federal government’s position that public agencies must obey judicial pronouncements, regardless of administrative disagreements. Officials close to the development said the instruction was aimed at ensuring compliance with the judgment while preventing further legal complications that could arise from non-implementation.

Legal analysts have described the development as significant, noting that enforcement of court rulings strengthens institutional accountability and public confidence in the justice system. They argue that compliance by agencies such as the NIS sends a clear signal about adherence to constitutional procedures.

While the Nigeria Immigration Service has yet to issue a detailed public statement on the timeline for implementing the order, insiders suggest that internal processes to effect the reinstatement may already be underway.

The case has continued to attract attention among civil servants and legal observers, many of whom view it as a test of how government bodies respond to judicial authority and employment rights within the public service.