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Federal High Court launches e-filing system in Lagos
via Punch Nigeria2 min read
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has introduced an electronic filing e-filing system in its Lagos Division, moving away from manual, paper-based processes. Chief Judge Justice John T. Tsoho stated that this digitalization is crucial for the justice system's efficiency, aiming to eliminate the physical burden of paper files. The e-filing platform is expected to enhance transparency, reduce risks of tampering, loss, or damage to documents, and provide a traceable digital footprint for all actions. Justice Tsoho noted that litigants can now file from any location with internet access, and the time for a file to reach a judge's desk has been reduced significantly. He also highlighted that all filing fees are processed through integrated gateways, ensuring accountability. Legal practitioners are encouraged to adopt digital tools and utilize the e-Affidavit platform. Justice Kashim Zannah, chairman of the Judicial Information Technology Policy Committee, shared an example from Borno State where electronic systems preserved case documents despite flood damage, allowing court business to continue. He mentioned that states like Borno, Bayelsa, Delta, Niger, and Taraba have already adopted similar systems, urging others like Ekiti, Ebonyi, and Ogun to follow suit. The Nigerian Bar Association, through Mr. Anene Nwadukwu, Chairman of the Surulere branch, expressed support, emphasizing technology's role in maintaining Lagos's excellence in legal service delivery.
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