The President of the Nigerian Bar Association , Barrister Yakubu Maikyau, has asserted that the administration of justice, is the fundamental prerequisite for maintaining harmonious relationships among citizens, and ensuring the very existence of a nation.He asserted at the 2024 NBA SLP annual conference held in Kano, the first of its kind to be hosted in the North.
Barrister Maikyau highlighted the continuous relevance of justice, stating that the administration of justice, should be a part of citizens’ consciousness at all levels. Governor Yusuf stressed, “Administration of equal justice without fear or favour is the platform upon which the rights of citizens are protected. Hence, the need to ensure that this is upheld.”
In his keynote address, President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Justice Benedict Bakwaph, warned that the Nigerian judiciary must adapt to the changing demands of globalisation and technological advancements.“Unless the Nigerian judiciary transmogrifies as the dictates of globalization, information technology, development, etc. impact on national laws, we may find ourselves left out of the scheme of things,” he said.