Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman of the National Judicial Institute, has stressed the importance of the judiciary’s role in promoting digital transformation in Nigeria .

Speaking at the 2024 National Workshop for Justices and Judges on Legal Issues in Telecommunications, Justice Kekere-Ekun highlighted the need for improved strategies and innovation to protect consumers from cyber threats and data misuse.

The workshop, organized by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Judicial Institute (NJI), aims to equip judicial officers with technical skills to adjudicate disputes arising from the telecommunications sector. Key issues discussed include:

Justice Kekere-Ekun commended the NCC’s efforts to protect consumers and assured the Nigerian Judiciary’s commitment to developing the telecommunications sector through coherent law interpretation and efficient justice dispensation.

The judiciary plays a crucial role in accelerating digital transformation in Nigeria
Cyber security and consumer protection are critical issues in telecommunications
Judicial capacity building is essential for effective dispute resolution in the sector

The workshop seeks to provide a platform for justices and judges to deliberate on current challenges and cross-fertilize ideas on viable solutions.