The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has appointed Justice Babatunde Adejumo as the new Administrator of the National Judicial Institute, with effect from August 1, 2025.

His appointment follows the approval of the Board of Governors of the NJI, chaired by Justice Kekere-Ekun.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Senior Special Assistant (Media) to the CJN, Tobi Soniyi.

The statement also disclosed that Justice Adejumo will succeed Justice Salisu Abdullahi, whose tenure as Administrator will end on July 31, 2025, after four years of dedicated and meritorious service.

The statement read, “This appointment was made by the Honourable Chief Justice of Nigeria following due consultation with the Board of Governors, in accordance with the provisions of the National Judicial Institute Act.

“The Honourable Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, expresses her profound appreciation to the outgoing administrator for his tireless commitment and invaluable contributions to the growth and development of the Institute and the Nigerian judiciary as a whole.”

The statement noted that Justice Adejumo is a highly respected jurist and seasoned administrator who served with distinction as President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria until his retirement in 2019.

It added that his wealth of experience and deep understanding of judicial administration are qualities expected to significantly enhance the institute’s efforts in promoting judicial capacity development and institutional innovation.

The NJI is the apex institution responsible for the continuing education, training, and development of judicial officers and their support staff across all levels of the judiciary.

It serves as a centre of excellence in judicial studies, with a mandate to promote efficiency, uniformity, and improvement in the quality of judicial services nationwide.

The institute also routinely conducts courses, workshops, conferences, and other academic and professional programmes tailored to enhance the knowledge, performance, and ethical standards of judicial officers and personnel, in line with global best practices.

______________________________________________________________________ “Enhance Legal Practice With Authoritative Reports” — Alexander Payne Offers Comprehensive Law Reports, Spanning Over A Century Of Nigerian Jurisprudence

Interested buyers are encouraged to place their orders and enquiries via: 0704 444 4777, 0704 444 4999, 0818 199 9888 Website: www.alexandernigeria.com

_______________________________________________________________________ [A MUST HAVE] Evidence Act Demystified With Recent And Contemporary Cases And Materials
“Evidence Act: Complete Annotation” by renowned legal experts Sanni & Etti.
Available now for NGN 40,000 at ASC Publications, 10, Boyle Street, Onikan, Lagos. Beside High Court, TBS. Email publications@ayindesanni.com or WhatsApp +2347056667384. Purchase Link: https://paystack.com/buy/evidence-act-complete-annotation _______________________________________________________________________

“Order Justice Omolaye-Ajileye’s Electronic Evidence Books Now” — Essential Guides On Evidence Act, Case Law And Digital Proof

Two leading books on electronic evidence by Hon. Justice Professor Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye, Rtd., PhD, FICMC, are now available for purchase. The publications, Electronic Evidence (Second Edition), With The Evidence Act, 2011 and Compendium Of Cases On Electronic Evidence, Volume II, 2020–2025, provide practical guidance, legal analysis and recent judicial authorities on electronic evidence in Nigeria.Order directly from the author here: https://velvety-cendol-7387ed.netlify.app/ _______________________________________________________________________