OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY FOR JUSTICE AND BORDER CONTROL
Without administration, there is no control
The Office of the Secretary for Justice and Border Control is the secretariat for the Department of Justice and Border Control (Department).
This is where the instructions, decisions, recommendations and requests of the Secretary for Justice and Border Control (Secretary) originate or are disseminated from. This is also where the final endorsement for any proposed activity that is to occur within the Department is attained and where finance and administration of the Department are centered.
The secretariat also ensures that:
- resources to assist effective work performance are available and in full supply;
- all key positions are advertised and filled;
- leave credits are readily available for employees to plan and apply for the types of leave available to them; and
- the financial status of the Department is able to accommodate work that needs to be executed.
ACHIEVEMENTS
The secretariat has overseen the restructure of the Department which has resulted in the reclassification of 79 positions and the reorganisation and creation of 17 sections. This restructuring has ensured more employment opportunities for any person interested to provide the services offered by the Department. This has also created a career path for capacity building and professional development for Nauruans.
WHAT IS THE PLEADERS COURSE?
The Pleaders Course is a series of courses of instructions, examinations and training in law that is mandated by the Legal Practitioners (Pleaders Training and Examination) Rules 2020.
Graduates of the Pleaders Course are eligible to be admitted as a legal practitioner.
Units
| Code | Unit |
| NLP01 | Introduction to the Law |
| NLP02 | Constitution and Administrative Law |
| NLP03 | Criminal Law and Procedure |
| NLP04 | Contracts |
| NLP05 | Land Law |
| NLP06 | Torts |
| NLP07 | Equity, Trusts, Wills and Succession |
| NLP08 | Family Law |
| NLP09 | Ethics |
| NLP10 | Evidence |
| NLP11 | Civil Procedure and Practice |
| NLP12 | Advocacy |
2020-2022 Pleaders Course
The most recent Pleaders Course commenced in 2020 and ended in 2022. The course took longer than initially planned due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions put in place to contain and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
A total of 24 individuals completed the course and graduated on 13 January 2023.
Graduates
- Aie Ribauw
- Horasio Cook
- Bernard Grundler
- Blossom Tsiode
- Ann-Marie Cain
- Carlos Eoe
- Chloe Adeang
- Chyna Wiram
- Cronisa Baguga
- Dane Dageago
- Delvin Thoma
- Isabella Dageago
- Sharko Bill
- Jane-Lyn Deireragea
- John Daigon Julius
- Katherine Adam
- Kosak Kosam
- Lisa Solomon
- Mahlon Brechtefeld
- Mathew Batsiua
- Oanna Harris
- Regina Deidenang
- Taesha Aliklik
- Trini Caleb
Best Male and Female Graduates
- Mathew Batsiua
- Blossom Tsiode
The secretariat works under the leadership and guidance of the Secretary.
The secretariat currently consists of the Secretary, Senior Personal Assistant to the Secretary, Director Finance and Administration and Assistant Director Finance and Administration.
OUR TEAM
Jay Udit
Secretary for Justice and Border Control
Febony Detenamo
Senior Personal Assistant
Angelina Itsimaera
Director Finance and Administration
Letima Adire
Assistant Director Finance and Administration
OUR LOCATION
Department of Justice and Border Control
Ground Floor
Government Buildings
Yaren District
Republic of Nauru