CJN urges court registrars to embrace technology for better justice delivery
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has called on court registrars nationwide to adopt technology and judicial automation to improve efficiency and transparency in the courts. She made this appeal during an address at the 2026 Strategic Retreat of the Committee of Chief Registrars of Nigeria. Justice Kekere-Ekun highlighted the need for courts to adapt to rising caseloads and technological advancements. The retreat aims to develop policies for better court administration and staff welfare.
What we know
- Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun emphasized that modern court administration must integrate digital tools to enhance efficiency, transparency, and access to justice.
- She stated that weak court administration leads to delays in justice delivery and erodes public confidence.
- The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, said digital technologies in court administration should be a primary objective for 2026.
- Babatunde Fashola argued that registrars should handle more non-contentious matters to ease the burden on judges.
- The two-day retreat, organized by the Committee of Chief Registrars of Nigeria, is expected to produce recommendations on court administration, staff welfare, and financial accountability.
