Lawyers across the country can now file court processes, pay requisite fees and track the progress of their cases in the Ekiti State High Courts following the launch of an electronic filing platform.
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, who spoke at the launch held in Ado-Ekiti, urged legal practitioners to make judicious use of the platform to eliminate barriers to the speedy dispensation of justice.
The governor, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Mr Gbenga Adaramola, said the platform would enable courts in the state to manage cases more efficiently, strengthen accountability and improve judicial administration.
Earlier, the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, highlighted the importance of the electronic filing system, saying the initiative would reduce the challenges associated with the traditional paper-based filing system and make the administration of justice more efficient and accessible.
Also speaking, the Chief Judge of Borno State and Chairman of the Judicial Information Technology Policy Committee, Justice Kashim Zannah, said the adoption of electronic filing by courts would significantly reduce delays in the administration of justice.
Justice Zannah noted that the system would address many challenges associated with paper-based court processes, including the loss or misplacement of case files and records.
In his remarks, the Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Mr Stephen Aribasoye, urged the relevant authorities to ensure the proper management of the electronic filing platform to achieve its intended objectives.
The representative of Senior Advocates of Nigeria, Mr Kolapo Kolade, commended the state judiciary for the development, noting that improvements in court infrastructure demonstrated a commitment to strengthening the justice system.
The representative of the Nigerian Bar Association also expressed optimism that the platform would improve the management of court cases and enhance the efficiency of judicial proceedings.
