Profile Summary
Name & Appointment
Full Name: Guy Mipamb Nahm-Tchougli (also referred to as Mipamb Dakonyemba Nahm-Tchougli)
Took office as Minister of Justice and Legislation, Keeper of the Seals in January 2024, succeeding Pius Agbetomey. He officially assumed his duties around 19 January 2024, following a handover ceremony chaired by the Secretary-General of the government, Christian Trimua.
Mandate & Reform Goals
Nahm-Tchougli's appointment arrives amidst crucial efforts to modernize the Togolese judicial system, including digitization of services, recruitment of magistrates and clerks, and updating procedural codes.
His blend of doctrinal expertise and institutional experience positions him to bolster judicial independence, enhance efficiency in legal proceedings, and strengthen public trust in Togo's justice system.
Professional Background
Academic Career
Professor of Public Law at the University of Lomé.
Judicial Roles
- Served as a judge on Togo’s Constitutional Court.
- Former member of the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH).
Responsibilities
As justice minister, he oversees key components of the judiciary, including:
- The General Inspectorate of judicial and penitentiary services.
- Management of public procurement through commissions responsible for procurement and its oversight.
- Institutions such as the CFPJ (Centre for the Training of the Professions of Justice), OHADA commission, tribunals, human rights bodies, and related interministerial committees.
“We must reinvent prison. It cannot remain a space of punishment alone—it must prepare for reintegration.”— Minister Guy Mipamb Nahm-Tchougli, November 2024
Timeline of Key Actions (2024 - 2025)
Appointed Minister of Justice and pledges to modernize the justice system and focus on human rights.
Launches digitization pilot project for court records in Lomé’s main tribunal.
Launches vocational skills programs for inmates in woodworking, tailoring, and agriculture.
Reports 15% reduction in court backlog in Lomé and recruitment of 60 new magistrates.
Begins rollout of e-filing in five regional courts and announces new prison projects.
Working on a draft bill for a modernized penal code and continues public outreach.