Presidency Seeks Swift Reform of Justice Sector

President Bola Tinubu, and the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, have called for reformation in the judiciary system.

They made the call during the National Summit on Justice, 2024, held at the National Judicial Institute, Abuja, on Wednesday. 

President Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shetimma at the summit, underscored the need for urgency in policy innovation and legislative action to create a justice system that serves both current citizens and future generations.

“I accordingly urge the leadership of all justice sector institutions to seek a new direction and focus on outcomes by creating a justice system that truly responds to the needs of our citizens – one that serves Nigerians now and for generations to come,” he said. 

The President said much could be achieved when institutions of the executive, legislature and judiciary unite to acknowledge their challenges and brainstorm to proffering solutions to the problems bedevilling Nigeria. 

Earlier, Senate President Akpabio underscored the commitment of the National Assembly to a more vibrant and transformative justice system.

Akpabio stated, “I will not be telling the truth if I say that we at the National Assembly are not aware of the delays and backlogs plaguing our courts, which not only deny timely justice but undermine faith in our judicial system.

“These delays harm our society’s most vulnerable and create an environment where justice is seen as inaccessible and inefficient. In an era where technology has transformed so many sectors, it is critical we harness its potential within our judicial processes to enhance speed and transparency.”