We must build further on virtual processes in legal practices, and push for constitutional amendments where appropriate/necessary.

Meanwhile, it is important to note that the civil procedure rules of some of our courts contain miscellaneous provisions which may be invoked to enable virtual hearings.

An example is the evidence of a witness who, for cogent reasons of distant work location, asylum etc., cannot physically attend the hearing. See Order 56 rule 1 of the Federal High Court Rules 2019.

Joyce Oduah, FICMC
Former National Treasurer, NBA.
2012-2014.

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