Maiduguri
Borno state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kaka Lawan, has said only mutual cooperation between the Bar and Bench in the state will guarantee accessible justice and rule of law.
The Bench and Bar have also been assured of government’s support and assistance to create a conducive working environment for the judiciary to remain vibrant and effective.
This was contained in an address delivered by Kaka Lawan, to usher in the 2018 Legal Year and valedictory court session in honour of Justice Usman Bukar Bwala and Justice Pindar Haruna Ngadda at the High Court, Maiduguri yesterday in Maiduguri.
He said the occasion should not just be viewed as an opportunity to deeply reflect on activities and performances of the legal profession as well as evaluate individuals and institutions in order to identify areas that need improvement or overhaul.
In his speech, the Chief Judge of Borno state, Justice Kashim Zannah, commended the efforts of the federal and Borno state government in restoring peace in the state and particularly expressed deep gratitude to the international community and non-governmental organisations for their assistance which has rekindled the confidence of the people of the state.
The Chief Judge also drew the attention of the Bar to a recent announcement by Chief Justice of Nigeria, that the Supreme Court would in July this year stop manual service of notices and processes and that the Borno state judiciary will follow suit, urging all lawyers to acquire their official email.
