The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has observed that the challenges facing the nation’s judiciary are not insurmountable, as the leadership is working hard to change the situation.
She was speaking at a valedictory court session in honour of a late Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Emmanuel Obioma Ogwuegbu, who died on October 28, 2024, at the age of 91.
“This moment of tribute is also a moment of reflection. The challenges facing our judiciary- delays in justice delivery, dwindling public confidence, and resource constraints are not insurmountable. We are currently working very hard to make a change”, Kekere-Ekun said.
She added that the life of the late Justice offers the judiciary a blueprint for renewal, integrity, learning, service, and courage.
While calling for the honour of his memory, not only with words but with a renewed commitment to the ideals he so nobly upheld, the CJN disclosed that the late Justice’s life enriched Nigerian law with experience, compassion and wisdom.
Kekere-Ekun further stated that his contributions will continue to illuminate the courts and his legacy remains embedded in the moral and legal consciousness of the nation.
“Throughout his illustrious judicial career, he brought to bear a rare combination of erudition, clarity and compassion. He was a jurist who wrote with precision, reasoned with rigour and adjudicated with fairness.
“As a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, His Lordship contributed significantly to the shaping of our modern legal landscape. His Lordship’s deep insight and fearless reasoning were particularly evident in cases that advanced constitutional governance, individual liberties and the devolution of powers “, the CJN stated.
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