Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has announced sweeping reforms to modernize the state’s judiciary, including the digitization of court records and the rehabilitation of judicial infrastructure across the state.
Speaking during the grand finale of the 2025/2026 Legal Year celebration at the Judicial Complex in Abakaliki, Governor Nwifuru reaffirmed his commitment to judicial autonomy and the welfare of judicial officers, pledging that all courts in the state would operate in conducive environments before the end of his administration in 2031.
“We will embark on the rehabilitation and construction of court buildings, both at the High Court and Customary Court levels,” the governor stated.
“We will also move to the global trend towards e-justice to reduce costs and prevent files from being damaged or lost. By God’s grace, we will commence the digitization of our court records and proceedings," he further stated.
Nwifuru explained that the reforms are designed to promote transparency, speed up justice delivery, and reduce case congestion in the courts.
In his remarks, the Chief Judge of Ebonyi State, Justice Elvis Ngene, commended the governor’s continued support for the judiciary, describing him as a “judiciary-friendly governor.”
He noted that adequate funding and modernization of the judicial system are critical to maintaining social order, peace, and justice in the state.
The event, which marked the commencement of the 2025/2026 Legal Year, featured a ceremonial procession of judges and legal practitioners, in line with the long-standing tradition inherited from English common law.
