By Callistus Agwaza in Jalingo
The Taraba state judiciary has introduced the digitization of all court proceedings in the state.
Joel Agya, Chief judge of the state, announced this on Wednesday at the launching of the pilot programme of the digitization on Wednesday at the state High Court, Jalingo, the state capital.
The judge expressed satisfaction with the application of the new technology, noting that it will enhance efficiency of court proceedings.
Abdullahi Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer, Comprehensive Software Solutions Nigeria Ltd, the firm handling the installation of the e-court, said the digitisation was in line with the global best practices.
Ibrahim said the process has limited challenges as it ensures speedy dispensation of judgments.
He said the company was training staff of the court on technical process in the handling the technology.
”You can see it by your self how fast e-court can enable judges in speedy handling of cases. Court proceedings that can take up to six hours today took one and half hours”, he said.
Micheal Angwe, one of the lawyers who was in the court congratulated the the Chief Judge for initiating the e-court.
Angwe said the electronic proceedings would go a long way in ensuring speedy dispensation of justice.
