…. Fagbemi: Zulum, people centred and reform driven Government.
FIC Report (Borno State) – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the Federal Government, National Assembly and other partners to deepen reforms in the state justice system especially at the grassroots level.
Governor zulum made the commitment on Wednesday at the 2025 justice sector leadership Retreat held at the International Conference Centre of Musa Usman Secretariat Maiduguri.
“I reaffirm Borno State’s commitment to working with the Federal Government, the Judiciary, the National Assembly, and development partners to deepen reforms in our justice system, especially at the grassroots level.” Zulum stated.
The governor stressed the need for the deployment of technology which will make justice delivery faster, transparent and Accountable to the citizenry noting that Borno State had already adopted the use of digital technology to bridge justice delivery gap.
“In Borno State, we are already witnessing how digital tools have enhanced case tracking, enabling virtual court sittings, thus improving prison decongestion and streaming access to legal aid especially in hard-to-reach areas. If deployed strategically, technology can bridge the gap between rural and urban justice access,
he remarked.
“This is particularly important in Borno State where we continue to recover from a protracted insurgency and humanitarian crisis. Justice must serve as a foundation for healings rebuilding trust and restoring the social contract.”
The governor emphasized the need for institutional collaboration and coordinated reform to effectively confront the menace of terrorism, corruption, resolving land disputes and security investments for a better society.
“I urged all of us here as policy makers, jurist, administrators and stakeholders to see coordination not as a moral imperative. Our people deserve a system that works, not one riddled with delays, duplications, or inefficiencies.”
The retreat themed ‘ strengthening justice sector service Delivery through Technology, underscores and coordinated reforms underscores the importance of development of digital tools to fast track judicial process.
The event was attended by the Senator representing Borno Central, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan SAN, APC State Chairman, Hon. Bello Ayuba, Chairman CEO NDLEA, Brig. General rtd Buba Marwa, Solicitor General of the Federation, Beatrice Jeddy Agba, Heads of Agencies under Federal Ministry of Justice. Others include Secretary to the State Government, Head of Service, acting Chief of Staff, the State Attorney General, members of the state executive council, and other top government officials.
…. Zulum: people centred and reform driven Government.. Fagbemi
Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi SAN, has louded Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s people centred transformation and reforms in the justice sector.
“Just like other sectors, your impact in the justice sector has been profound. The launch of Borno State e-justice project in partnership with law pavilion has positioned the state as a pace setter in digital transformation. With tools such as the case management system, e-library, and electronic mail tracking for legal processes, Borno is pioneering efficiency and transparency in judicial service delivery, “Fagbemi stated.
“Borno under your leadership has become a case study in resilience and renewal. You have shown that governance is not about slogans but about results. You have elevated the standard of leadership by demonstrating that ideas, when backed by courage and action, can transform societies, no matter the odds,” he added.
‘In a state that has ended some of the toughest trials in our nation’s history, you applied innovative thinking, sound judgement and the results are visible for all.’
The Attorney General called for the need to update the nation’s legal frameworks to support these innovations and invest in digital literacy.
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By fostering a culture of innovation and leveraging the transformative power of technology, we can build a justice system that is more efficient, more accessible, and more equitable for all Nigerians, “he concluded.
Signed
B. A. Abdulsalam
HOC,FIC, Maiduguri
19th September,2025
