Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has asserted that the effectiveness of judicial reforms relies heavily on the cooperation of legal practitioners. During a meeting with the outgoing Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) executive members in Abuja, the Chief Justice highlighted that both the Bench and the Bar bear a mutual duty to uphold the rule of law and streamline justice delivery.
Through a statement released by her media aide, Tobi Soniyi, Justice Kekere-Ekun reaffirmed the Supreme Court’s dedication to refining its electronic filing systems based on user feedback. She lauded the outgoing NBA leadership, headed by Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, for their professional collaboration with the Judiciary.
NBA President Osigwe promised that the legal community would assist in rolling out the Nigerian Case Management System (NCMS) and the 2026 Practice Directions. While praising the digital shift as a major advancement, he requested accessible training resources to help lawyers navigate the new mandates. Supreme Court Chief Registrar, Kabir Akanbi, addressed these concerns by explaining that the new rules were crafted to assist, not obstruct, legal work. He confirmed that training manuals are ready and invited the NBA to appoint representatives to assist in the smooth adoption of these digital tools.
