The Federal High Court has formally launched its Electronic Filing (e-Filing) system in the Lagos Judicial Division, in a bid to promote speedy, more transparent and technology-driven justice delivery in Nigeria.

Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, speaking at the launch yesterday, said the era of cumbersome paper filing and manual court processes must metamorphose into a modern digital system.

He explained that the launch of the e-filing system is necessary for structural reform, aimed at strengthening judicial efficiency, transparency and integrity and not merely a technological improvement.

Tsoho said the new platform would eliminate many of the delays and vulnerabilities associated with the physical filing of cases and processes.

He warned that any system resistant to technological advancement risks becoming ineffective in a rapidly evolving digital economy.

The Chief Judge further explained that the e-filing system would create accountability by leaving a digital trail for all processes, preventing backdating, among others.

Tsoho added that the time between filing a case and its assignment to a judge would be reduced, significantly improving case management.

Meanwhile, Chief Judge of Borno State and Chairman, National Judicial Council, Judicial Information Technology Policy Committee, Kashim Zannah, described the digitisation of court processes as an urgent necessity.

IN another development, the Lagos State Safety Commission has called for stronger collaboration between government and industry players to improve workplace safety, as the state joined the global community to commemorate World Safety Day.
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In a statement yesterday, Director-General of the Commission, Lanre Mojola, said the yearly observance serves as a reminder of the urgent need to address workplace risks, particularly in emerging areas, such as mental health and psychosocial well-being.

He noted that while progress had been made in reducing physical workplace hazards, organisations must now broaden their focus to include issues, such as stress, burnout and poor work culture, in line with this year’s theme, “Good Psychosocial Working Environments: A Pathway to Thriving Workers and Strong Organisations.”
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According to him, the initiative, championed by the United Nations (UN) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), offers stakeholders an opportunity to reassess safety standards and adopt preventive strategies that protect both the physical and mental health of workers.