By Rauf Oyewole
Dean of Faculty of Law, Sa'adu Zungur University, Gadau, Bauchi State, Prof Saleh Muhammad Galadima Kenam has advocated for unbundling of the nation's apex court into Zonal Judicial Divisions over the delay in dispensation of justice.
Kanam made the call during a public lecture organised in honor of Justice of the Court of Appeal, Justice Eleojo Enanche, for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of justice in Nigeria and hosted by the University's Faculty of Law on Saturday.
Professor Kanam, in his paper titled "Delay in Disposing Cases by the Supreme Court and its Implications on Access to Justice in Nigeria: A Call for Reform" he highlighted some of the daunting challenges confronting the Nigerian judiciary, including delays in disposal of cases, limited number of justices and procedural bottlenecks.
To address the challenges, Kanam advocated for the unbundling of Supreme Courts into Zonal Judicial Divisions, arguing that this would facilitate easier access to justice for litigants and ensure quick dispensation of cases.
His proposal was corroborated by Justice Enanche, who presented a similar paper on "Delay in Disposing Cases by the Appellate Courts in Nigeria from the Perspectives of Access to Justice: Unbundling the Supreme Court as Panacea, Issues and Prospects."
Justice Enanche commended the Faculty of Law for organizing the event, which provided a platform for stakeholders to engage in constructive discourse on the challenges facing the Nigerian judiciary.
He emphasized the importance of collaboration among legal institutions, noting that it was essential for advancing the course of justice in Nigeria.
The event was attended by personalities, including the Judicial Service Commission Secretary and Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr. Ibrahim Danjuma. The presence of these notable figures underscored the significance of the occasion.
The Faculty of Law, SAZU and its sister institutions have announced collaboration which demonstrates the university's commitment to academic excellence and its desire to engage with other stakeholders to advance legal education.
By fostering partnerships and facilitating constructive dialogue, the Faculty of Law aims to contribute meaningfully to the development of the Nigerian judiciary and the advancement of justice in the country.
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