FHC Chief Judge re-emphasises June 23 commencement of digitization
By Onyewuchi Ojinnaka
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria Honorable Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, OFR, KSS, FCIArb.(UK) has reemphasized that the commencement of digitization transition by legal practitioners in Lagos Judicial Division will commence on June 23 as scheduled.
However, it will run concurrently with the manual process
The Chief Judge noted that the decision was taken to ensure a seamless and inclusive e-filing transition.
A statement signed by the Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court of Nigeria , Sulaiman Amida Hassan Esq. titled ‘Clarification on the Digitization of the Lagos Judicial Division of the Federal High Court’ states that the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria , Justice John Terhemba Tsoho wishes to inform legal practitioners in the Lagos Judicial Division and its environs, that the digitization transition previously scheduled to commence on June 23, 2025 would still hold, but will run concurrently with the manual process; that is to say, adopting a hybrid implementation of the policy.
This decision has been taken to ensure a seamless and inclusive adoption of the e-filing transition, while addressing feedback and operational concerns received from stakeholders.
“It is important to clarify that, this reform is being introduced with careful planning and in phases, taking into consideration the infrastructure, capacity and preparedness of users and staff.
Also, it is to enhance access to Justice and align with global best practices in Judicial Administration.
“Legal practitioners are still strongly encouraged to obtain and activate their Legal Mail accounts via https://nigerianbar.ng, as possession of a Legal Mail remains a key requirement for accessing the e-filing platform.
“Further updates and a new timeline for the full transition to the e-filing process will be communicated in due course” the statement reads.
