The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has warned judicial officers and institutions about the growing risks of cyber threats, data breaches, and vulnerabilities in online systems as the nation’s judiciary transitions into the digital era.
Justice Kekere-Ekun issued this warning on Monday during her keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 2025 National Workshop on Information and Communication Technology, held at the National Judicial Institute in Abuja.
The workshop was themed “The Digital Evolution of Judicial Systems: Technology, Access and Efficiency.”
Represented by the Administrator, National Judicial Institute, Justice Salisu Garba, the CJN emphasised that, as the judiciary handles cases, files, personal information, and classified government data, it remains a prime target for cyber attacks.
She stressed the importance of protecting the integrity of court records and cautioned that any compromise could have far-reaching legal and national security implications.
The CJN went on to commend the National Judicial Council for taking proactive steps to ensure the judiciary keeps pace with technological advancement, adding, “One such innovation is the Judiciary Information Technology Policy, which has provided a framework for the deployment and utilisation of ICT in courts.”
In his welcome address, the Institute’s Secretary, Mr Olumoh Abdulazeez, told participants that the annual workshop was designed to equip court personnel with the necessary skills to keep up with technological advancements.
Olumoh, who also represented the NJI Administrator, Justice Salisu Garba, added, “Effective technology implementation can significantly improve access to justice and reduce barriers to entry for litigants.”
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