Dr. James Atung Kanyip
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Dr. James Atung Kanyip has been serving as attorney general and commissioner for justice of Kaduna State since July 1, 2023, under the APC Party.
👤 About Dr. James Atung Kanyip
Dr. James Atung Kanyip serves as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Dr. James Atung Kanyip |
| Title / Role | Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice |
| State | Kaduna State |
| Party | APC |
| Education | Legal qualifications (Barr.) |
| In office since | July 1, 2023 |
| Geopolitical zone | NW |
🏆 Key Achievements
Chief law officer of the state.
🏛 Role & Ministry — Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice
Dr. James Atung Kanyip serves as a member of the Kaduna State Executive Council under Governor the Governor. As Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, the office oversees policy and administration of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice sector in Kaduna State.
State commissioners are the state-level equivalent of federal ministers. They are nominated by the governor, screened by the State House of Assembly and serve at the governor's pleasure. Dr. James Atung Kanyip was appointed on July 1, 2023.
📊 Kaduna State — Key Facts
| State | Kaduna State |
| Capital | Kaduna |
| Zone | NW |
| Population | 8,300,000 |
| Ministry | Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice |
| Appointed | July 1, 2023 |