Justice Enanche speaks on delay in disposing cases by Supreme court in Nigeria

By: Ajiya Ayuba, Bauchi

  Justice Enanche at the weekend spoke on the increasing delay in disposing cases by the appellate Courts in Nigeria from the perspectives of Access to Justice and unbundling the Supreme Court as Panacea. Issues and Prospects.”   

The frontiers of legal education, the Jurist Chamber of the Faculty of Law at Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) in Bauchi State has embarked on a strategic partnership with sister legal institutions. 

The development was announced by Saleh Muhammad Galadima Kanam, Dean of the Faculty of Law, during a public lecture organized in honor of Justice Eleojo Enanche JCA.

The event, which was hosted by the Faculty of Law, aimed to recognize and celebrate Justice Enanche’s outstanding contributions to the advancement of justice in Nigeria. 

Kanam presented a thought-provoking paper titled “Delay in Disposing Cases by the Supreme Court and its Implications for Access to Justice in Nigeria: A Call for Reform.” In his presentation, he highlighted some of the daunting challenges confronting the Nigerian judiciary, including delays in disposal of cases, limited number of justices, and procedural bottlenecks.

Kanam advocated for the unbundling of Supreme Courts into Zonal Judicial Divisions, arguing that this would facilitate easier access to justice for litigants and ensure quicker dispensation of cases. 

His proposal was corroborated by Justice Enanche, who presented a complementary paper on “Delay in Disposing Cases by the Appellate Courts in Nigeria from the Perspectives of Access to Justice. Unbundling the Supreme Court as Panacea. Issues and Prospects.”

Justice Enanche commended the Faculty of Law for organizing the event, which provided a platform for stakeholders to engage in constructive discourse on the challenges facing the Nigerian judiciary. 

He emphasized the importance of collaboration among legal institutions, noting that it was essential for advancing the course of justice in Nigeria.

The event was attended by an array of distinguished personalities, including the JSC Secretary and Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ibrahim Danjuma. The presence of these notable figures underscored the significance of the occasion and the importance of the issues being discussed.

The collaboration between the Faculty of Law at SAZU and its sister institutions demonstrates the university’s commitment to academic excellence and its desire to engage with other stakeholders to advance legal education. 

He said that by fostering partnerships and facilitating constructive dialogue, the Faculty of Law aims to contribute meaningfully to the development of the Nigerian judiciary and the advancement of justice in the country.