The Federal Government says it is set to overhaul justice service delivery in Nigeria through digital technology.
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), made this known on Wednesday at the 2025 Justice Sector Leadership Retreat in Maiduguri, themed “Strengthening Justice Sector Service Delivery through Technology, Innovation, and Coordinated Reform.”
Fagbemi hailed Borno State’s e-Justice project launched in partnership with Law Pavilion, describing it as a model for efficiency and transparency with tools such as a Case Management System, e-Library, and electronic tracking of legal processes.
He said Nigeria must update its legal frameworks and invest in digital literacy, cybersecurity, and data management to build a justice system that is “efficient, accessible, and equitable.”
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, said technology was already improving case tracking, enabling virtual court sittings, decongesting prisons, and expanding legal aid to remote areas.
“Justice must serve as a foundation for healing, rebuilding trust, and restoring the social contract,” Zulum said.
Solicitor-General of the Federation, Beatrice Jedy-Agba, added that digital innovation offers powerful tools to streamline processes and increase transparency, stressing that reforms must focus on reducing delays and making justice more accessible.
