Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged to work closely with the Federal Government, the National Assembly, and other partners to reform the justice system.
He made the pledge on Wednesday at the p2025 Justice Sector Leadership Retreat held at the Musa Usman Secretariat in Maiduguri.
“I reaffirm Borno State’s commitment to working with the Federal Government, the Judiciary, the National Assembly, and development partners to deepen reforms in our justice system, especially at the grassroots level,” Zulum said.
The governor highlighted the importance of technology in speeding up justice delivery.
He noted that Borno has already adopted digital tools to improve case tracking, enable virtual court sittings, and reduce prison congestion.
“In Borno State, we are already witnessing how digital tools have enhanced case tracking, enabling virtual court sittings, thus improving prison decongestion and streaming access to legal aid especially in hard-to-reach areas. If deployed strategically, technology can bridge the gap between rural and urban justice access,” he stated.
He said justice must serve as a foundation for healing, rebuilding trust, and restoring the social contract in a state recovering from insurgency.
“Justice must serve as a foundation for healing, rebuilding trust, and restoring the social contract,” he stressed.
The governor also called for stronger institutional collaboration to fight terrorism, corruption, and land disputes.
He urged policymakers and stakeholders to see coordination as a moral duty rather than a procedure.
“Our people deserve a system that works, not one riddled with delays, duplications, or inefficiencies,” he said.
The retreat had the theme “Strengthening Justice Sector Service Delivery through Technology, Innovation and Coordinated Reform.”
