The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has urged court administrators to develop strategic plans that align with institutional objectives.

Justice Ariwoola gave the charge at the opening of the hybrid national workshop on court management and administration, organised for chief registrars, heads of judicial service committees, directors, and deputy directors of the judiciary.

Represented by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the CJN attributed the poor justice delivery in the country to ineffective and lack of proper management of the various courts.

According to him, effective justice delivery would continue to be elusive in the country without efficient and effective management of the various courts,

He urged court heads, managers, and administrators to uphold the code of conduct for court staff, stressing that the relationship between administrators and court judges is very crucial to the success of their respective courts.

“Court managers must be respectful, cordial, and transparent in their dealings with judicial officers, who rely on their support,” he said.

“Cooperation is key; ensure you lighten the burden of the court by performing your duties efficiently and in line with global best practices.”

The administrator of National Judiciary Institute (NJI), Salisu Garba, stated that as society evolves, it is essential for the services of the court to keep pace with its development. This alignment, he said becomes necessary to meet modern realities, hence the need for the workshops.

Justice Garba noted that in the last quarter of the 20th century, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) began to play an increasingly significant role in society, stating that this technological revolution has led judicial systems worldwide to modernize their traditional operations by adopting new techniques and innovations.

He informed participants in the workshop that they would receive relevant information on ICT tools essential for improving court services.