President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the Nigerian judiciary, stressing that the justice system cannot function in isolation and must work collaboratively with the executive and legislature to safeguard democracy.
Speaking at the opening of the 2025 All Nigerian Judges’ Conference of the Superior Courts in Abuja on Monday, the president said the judiciary operates within a broader democratic framework in which all arms of government must act in synergy, guided by mutual respect and a shared responsibility to the public.
“The judiciary does not exist in isolation; it functions within a larger democratic framework in which all three arms of government must work in synergy, with mutual respect and shared responsibility to the Nigerian people,” Tinubu said. “The executive, the legislature, and the judiciary must remain united by purpose, even when separated by function.”
Tinubu stressed that public confidence in the justice system is crucial to national stability and called for reforms to strengthen integrity, efficiency, and access to justice. He added that his administration’s support for the judiciary would be “tangible and not ceremonial,” with sustained investments in welfare, technology, and infrastructure.
He identified digitisation, integrated case management, and improved court facilities as central to his vision of a modern and transparent justice system, noting that such reforms will help end the prolonged delays that allow cases to “languish for years.”
While pledging continuous backing for the National Judicial Institute and other judicial bodies, the president also warned of the dangers posed by corruption within the justice sector, insisting that it undermines democracy.
“Justice must never be for sale, and the Bench must never become a sanctuary for compromise,” Tinubu said, assuring support for ongoing efforts to uphold discipline and integrity within the judiciary.
