The Lagos State Judiciary's Legal Year Summit, held on Tuesday at Jewel Aeida, Lekki, focused on the theme 'Justice as an Economic Infrastructure: Strengthening the Judiciary for Africa's Fifth Largest Economy'. Stakeholders, including Chief Justice of Nigeria Kudirat Kekere-Ekun and former Lagos Governor Babatunde Fashola, called for greater judicial independence, integrity, and technology-driven reforms. Fashola advocated for a comprehensive survey of court users and the establishment of a judicial ombudsman. Attorney-General Lawal Pedro noted that delays in case disposal remain a major challenge.
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