The executives of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ikeja Branch met with the Chief Judge of Lagos state, Hon. Justice Kazeem Alogba yesterday 16th December, 2019.
The meeting marks a reunion of two key Stakeholders in the Justice administration of Lagos state as you may recall that there was a face off between the NBA Ikeja Branch and the immediate past Chief Judge on the recently amended Rules of Court.
Amongst the NBA delegation were Chief Layi Babatunde,SAN; Roland Otaru,SAN; Dele Adesina,SAN; Olatunji Adejuyigbe,SAN; Kayode Enitan,SAN and Mr. Akeem Aponmade.
The Chief Judge received the delegation in the company of the Chief Registrar; Hon. Justice Dabiri; and Hon. Justice Femi Adeniyi.
The Chief Judge proposed a quarterly Bar and Bench forum to ensure that issues are dealt with speedily. He further promised to look into the Rules of Court and urged that input be forwarded for consideration. He assured the delegation that the issues of service of Court Processes is being seriously looked into.
The Hon. Chief Judge complained about some unwholesome antics of Counsel that frustrates cases in court. He promised to work closely with the Bar to deliver the Justice system we all desire.
He urged the Senior members of the Bar to assist the bench in sanitizing the Bar and not leave it to the Judges alone. He mentioned that where a Counsel is recalcitrant, same can be brought to the attention of the Court before sitting commences.
The Chief Judge mentioned the creation of Resource Centers to assist Counsel to interface with the digitization of the Judiciary. He mentioned the progress that has been recorded in the E-Probate section and advised lawyers to interact with the E-Probate as well as name and shame any staff who attempts to debase the system. The CJ intimated the delegation on the challenges of the Judges and the staff of the Judiciary. He also mentioned the laudable steps taken so far on E-filing in Lagos State and the Archives section.
Find pictures from the meeting below:
