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Tanko, Bulkachuwa, Kanyip, others in attendance as Buhari declares Judges' Conference open


1823 Monday 25th November 2019



The Commander-In-Chief and the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR today Monday 25th November 2019 declared open 2019 all Nigeria Judges' Conference organized by the National Judicial Institute in fulfilment of its mandate of continuing Judicial education for Judicial officers. 


The conference provides a platform for Judges to strategize on the means of adopting global best practices to meet critical challenges in the dispensation of Justice.


The event was held at Andrews Otutu Obaseki Auditorium, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and the theme of the conference centers on Sustaining Democracy through Effective and Efficient Administration of Justice.


In his address, the Administrator of the Institute, Justice R. P. Bozimo highlighted the institute giant strides to the administration of Justice in partnership with local and international collaborations to better position judges with adequate knowledge to fulfil their constitutional roles.


Also, the Chief Justice of Nigeria who doubles as the Chairman Board of Governors of the Institute, Hon. Dr Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad remarked that the need for an upright Judiciary is indispensable and expressed Judiciary resolve to build a new Nigeria entrenched in the strict adherence to the Rule of Law, Social justice and accountable leadership.


Justice Tanko also praised the Buhari led administration on the fight against corruption, and assured that Judiciary under his watch would continue to operate corrupt free judicial system and also seeks the support of the presidency to sustain democracy through effective and efficient administration of Justice.


Declaring the conference open, President Muhammad Buhari remarked that the current administration has achieved greater success on the fight against corruption and insecurity, and urged the Judicial officers to use the conference to deliberate on the urgent need to the proposed designated special court to mitigate administration bottlenecks on Justice Delivery.


His Excellency further maintained that his administration is committed to strengthening democracy and assured continued cooperation with the Judiciary for the overall interest of our dear nation.


The conference witnessed many participants which Include Hon. Justices of the Supreme Court, Court of appeal, Judges of Federal High Court, States high Court, National Industrial Court and Sharia Court (Serving and Retired), and the representatives of the Senate president and the speaker.


The acting president of the National Industrial Court, Hon. Justice Benedict Kanyip led the Judges of the Industrial Court to the conference.


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