President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Nigerian judiciary to uphold integrity, impartiality, and transparency in the discharge of its duties, stressing that the downfall of any nation begins when its justice system becomes compromised.
The President’s message was conveyed by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the joint workshop organised by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Judicial Institute (NJI) for justices and judges on Monday in Abuja.
According to a statement posted on Shettima’s official X handle, President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to strengthen judicial independence through improved welfare and working conditions for judicial officers.
He said recent reviews of judicial remuneration reflect broader efforts to ensure that judges remain insulated from undue influences.
“The judiciary defines our moral distinction as a people,” Tinubu said. “We owe it reverence and autonomy as the last sanctuary of our collective conscience.”
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The President maintained that the integrity of the judiciary forms the bedrock of the nation’s moral and democratic foundations, insisting that justice must serve as the compass for peace, order, and national progress.
Addressing growing public concern over the slow pace of high-profile corruption trials compared to the swift handling of cybercrime cases, Tinubu urged the judiciary to ensure fairness, transparency, and efficiency in all proceedings, especially those involving economic and financial crimes.
He further noted that his administration’s justice sector reforms go beyond salary improvements, emphasizing the need to equip the judiciary with the autonomy and resources necessary to deliver justice without fear or favour.
The EFCC-NJI workshop aims to foster stronger collaboration between the judiciary and anti-graft agencies in tackling corruption, promoting accountability, and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the justice system.