SAZU’s Faculty of Law commits to enhancing legal education, justice in Nigeria

Segun Babatunde Awofadeji, Bauchi

As part of an effort towards advancing 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.

This development was announced by Professor 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 yesterday, aimed to recognize and celebrate Justice Enanche’s outstanding contributions to the advancement of justice in Nigeria.

Professor 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.

To address these challenges, Professor 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, Dr. Ibrahim Danjuma. The presence of these notable figures underscored the significance of the occasion and the importance of the issues being discussed.

This 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.

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. END