CJN commences reforms in judiciary

THE Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, has initiated some reforms in th judiciary with a view to ensuring better and quicker dispensation of justice.

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, confirmed this in Abuja at the weekend at a ceremony to mark the 80th birthday of a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Alfa Belgore.

“I can say here authoritatively that the acting CJN has initiated some reforms even though this has not been officially communicated to government that will ensure better dispensation of justice,” he said.

The minister further disclosed that the Acting CJN was collaborating with the executive in addressing the reforms through legislative and judicial proceedings processes.

According to him, the revitalised collaboration between the executive and the judiciary under the present administration will quicken the dispensation of justice in the country and ensure there is no hiding place for corrupt persons.

Alhaji Mohammed described the development as a new dawn.

He said, “On our own part as government, we will ensure that we give the Supreme Court, Court of
Appeal and the Federal High Court the full complement of judges.”