Justice of the Supreme Court, Moore Aseimo A. Adumein, has stated that forensic practice has become central to justice administration, providing clarity, supporting evidence-based conclusions, and strengthening accountability.

He explained that forensic practice enhances the justice system both directly and indirectly by improving operational processes and reinforcing institutional integrity. According to him, credible evidence, effective investigation, and proper case handling remain the pillars of a functional justice system.

Justice Adumein made the remarks at the second Founders’ Day anniversary of the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN), held at the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI).

He commended the Institute for introducing modern techniques to combat digital offences, cyber-related threats, and other emerging crimes. He noted that the Institute continues to engage with international investigative frameworks and advocates their adoption in sensitive national processes such as electoral system management and public sector reforms. He stressed that these practices must be driven by credible reports, transparency, and professionalism.

Justice Adumein added that one of the Institute’s most outstanding achievements is the training and capacity building of more than 5,000 forensic professionals across Nigeria and beyond since its inception. He said this has deepened institutional knowledge, expanded professional competence, and enhanced the nation’s ability to respond to complex realities. Through these efforts, he said, the Institute has positioned both public and private organisations to adopt structured forensic methodologies.

He further stated that the Institute’s initiatives have strengthened transparency, reinforced control systems, and improved organisational resilience, contributing significantly to the ability of institutions to address increasingly sophisticated threats and challenges.

In his keynote address, the Founder and Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr. Iliyasu Gashinbaki, said the Institute’s Second Founders’ Day is not just an anniversary but a reflection on an institution that has become a national pillar against corruption, financial crimes, and systemic decay. He noted that every great nation stands on justice, accountability, and truth.

Gashinbaki described the establishment of the Institute as one of the most significant interventions in Nigeria’s anti-corruption framework and the broader criminal justice system. He urged the federal government to review the Freedom of Information Act to reflect present realities, arguing that in an era of digitally sophisticated corruption, access to timely and accurate information is essential for effective forensic investigation and national accountability.

He also commended the Co-Founders, whom he described as the “12 wise men,” for their foresight, dedication, and sacrifice during the journey that led to the enactment of the Establishment Bill and its eventual assent by former President Muhammadu Buhari on December 23, 2022. He further acknowledged the contributions of the former Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, who sponsored the Bill in the House of Representatives, and Senator (Prof.) Ajayi Boroffice, who led its passage in the Senate.

CIFCFIN remains the first Forensic Institute in Nigeria to be chartered by statute.

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