At the 6th Capacity Building Workshop for Justices and Judges organized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Judicial Institute (NJI), President Bola Tinubu highlighted several key challenges hampering the fight against corruption in Nigeria.
These obstacles include the frequent use of frivolous appeals to delay cases, the intimidation of judges by legal representatives, and rulings based on technicalities rather than substantive evidence. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu emphasized that these issues must be addressed to expedite the resolution of corruption cases and ensure justice is served swiftly.
Tinubu acknowledged the progress made in prosecuting corruption cases, thanks to judicial reforms in recent years, but noted that there are still significant hurdles to overcome. He called for stronger collaboration between the judiciary and anti-corruption agencies, praising the EFCC’s efforts to combat financial crimes and recover stolen assets.
Tinubu also reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of judicial officers and creating a conducive environment for them to carry out their responsibilities.
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, also stressed the importance of collaboration between the judiciary and anti-corruption agencies, warning that economic and financial crimes pose a serious threat to national stability.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, represented by his deputy, Sen. Jibrin Barau, advocated for regular updates to laws governing financial crimes and the creation of a centralized database for law enforcement agencies.
This workshop marks a critical step in reinforcing the capacity of the judiciary to effectively tackle corruption in Nigeria and highlights the importance of a unified approach in addressing this persistent issue.
