The Chief Judge of the Federation Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has called upon judges and justices to remain updated on current developments in the telecom industry to ensure fair adjudication in the digital era.
He made this statement during the opening ceremony of the 2023 National Workshop for Judges and Justices on telecom issues, a collaborative effort between the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) and the National Judicial Institute (NJI), held in Kano.
Justice Ariwoola said the workshop is very timely, given the rapid advancements in the telecom sector.
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He stated that the gathering would serve as a platform to deliberate on challenges affecting the communication sector and devise strategies for addressing them.
The workshop, themed “The Adjudication Path in a Digital Era,” is expected to play a crucial role in enhancing the capacity of judges and justices, aligning them with the evolving landscape of telecom matters.
In his remark the Executive Vice Chairman of Nigeria Communication Commission Professor Umar Garba Danbatta said the workshop was aimed at ensuring fair adjudication on issues related to the Communication issues.
” This workshop for members of the judiciary is an annual event for almost a decade, and the idea behind the conduct of this workshop is to bring members of the judiciary up to speed with knowledge on the telecom issues, so that when cases regarding the telecom industry was raised their will be speed in the administration of justice because they are abreast with the issues.”
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Danbatta further disclosed that the NCC is working on the review of the Nigerian Telecommunications Act to enhance its relevance and effectiveness.
Earlier, the Administrator National Judicial Institute Justice Salisu Garba said the workshop will play a vital role in providing a framework for regulations of the communication industry.
He urged participants to make optimal use of the knowledge and experiences gained during the training.
Time Express Nigeria
