…Commends Law Week Committee led by Dr. Princess Frank Chukwuani
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, CON, on Thursday delivered a compelling keynote address at the 2025 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Abuja Branch Law Week, calling for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s judiciary and a proactive embrace of emerging legal frontiers.
Speaking to a distinguished audience of legal practitioners, policymakers, academics, and jurists, Hon. Kalu decried the alarming backlog of cases within Nigeria’s judicial system.
He described the situation as unsustainable and inimical to justice delivery, emphasizing the need for institutional reforms to set clear and enforceable timelines for the resolution of both civil and criminal matters.
“The wheels of justice must not only move — they must move swiftly,” he asserted. “Delays erode public confidence and undermine the credibility of the judiciary. We must be intentional about time-bound justice.”
In a visionary section of his address, the Deputy Speaker urged the legal community to embrace innovation and modernize court processes through technology.
He cited LegalTech, blockchain, and artificial intelligence as transformative tools that can revolutionize legal practice, enhance transparency, and expedite judicial processes.
He also encouraged legal practitioners to expand their horizons beyond conventional fields of law. He specifically mentioned cryptocurrency law, space law, and wealth management as emerging areas that present new opportunities for professional development and national advancement.
“Our legal profession must not remain static in a rapidly evolving world,” Hon. Kalu said. “We must look to the future, invest in legal education, and encourage lawyers to lead in new areas of legal thought and practice.”
The keynote speech resonated strongly with the theme of the Law Week and drew praise from participants and organizers.
Special commendation was given to the Law Week Committee Chairperson, Dr. Princess Frank Chukwuani, whose visionary leadership and meticulous planning ensured the success of the 2025 Law Week.
Her commitment to curating forward-looking discussions and creating platforms for high-level engagement was widely acknowledged as pivotal to the quality of the weeklong event.
The NBA Abuja Branch Law Week 2025 continues to serve as a vital forum for reflection, dialogue, and strategic planning within the Nigerian legal community, charting a course toward a more dynamic, accessible, and technologically-empowered justice systm.
