Enormous Tasks Ahead of the New CJN With Justice Olukayode Ariwoola formally sworn in as substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria, Alex Enumah recounts some of the challenges he needs to tac
With Justice Olukayode Ariwoola formally sworn in as substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria, Alex Enumah recounts some of the challenges he needs to tackle in the two years he will be at the helm of affairs in the country’s judiciary
The new CJN promised to pursue reforms at the apex court across several lines such as the integration of technology for easy court proceedings and by extension, speedy delivery of justice. No doubt, he is assuming the exalted position at a time when much is expected from the judiciary, especially with the 2023 elections fast approaching. Many have strong reservations for the third arm of government.
No doubt, with his confirmation, the new CJN has about two years to be on the saddle before he retires in 2024. This is why many analysts believe that with the years he has to spend in office, he has every opportunity to turn things around for the better in the justice sector which is seriously yearning for transformation.
The justices accused the CJN of ignoring their repeated demand for improved welfare, despite the upward review of the budgetary allocation of the judiciary. They added that their poor welfare was hindering their discharge from their jobs. He wondered if it was the same judiciary that produced the likes Sir Egbert Udo Udoma, Akinola Aguda and Olayinka Ayoola whose names vibrated and reverberated across Africa.