Akume Pushes Digital Reform In Justice Delivery

The secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has charged the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) to embrace digital technology in the administration of justice to enhance case management, records administration and overall operational efficiency.

The SGF gave the advice yesterday in Abuja when he received the chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Dr Mainasara Umar Kogo, and members of the tribunal’s management team during a courtesy visit to his office.

In a statement by Chris Ugwuegbulam, head, Information and Public Relations in the Office of the SGF, Akume urged the tribunal to leverage digital technology in the administration of justice, noting that the federal government’s drive to modernise public institutions through digital transformation, improved service delivery and enhanced inter-agency coordination had continued to gather momentum.

“The tribunal should continue to embrace technology to improve case management, records administration and overall operational efficiency in line with the federal government’s digital transformation agenda,” he said.

Senator Akume commended the Tribunal for its steadfast commitment to promoting integrity, accountability and ethical standards in Nigeria’s public service, describing its constitutional role in adjudicating breaches of the Code of Conduct for public officers as a vital pillar in the nation’s anti-corruption architecture.

According to him, the Tinubu-led administration places a premium on institutional reforms, public sector efficiency, integrity, and strict adherence to the rule of law, stressing that strong institutions, such as the Code of Conduct Tribunal, are indispensable to sustainable national development, economic growth, and investor confidence.

He reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Administration to strengthening institutions that promote accountability, transparency, selfless leadership and responsible public service in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.

The SGF further emphasised the need for stronger collaboration among key government institutions to achieve the objectives of integrity and accountability, assuring the Tribunal of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation’s continued support within the limits of its mandate.

He encouraged the Tribunal to sustain engagement with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to enhance compliance with ethical standards and constitutional obligations while strengthening preventive measures through public enlightenment, training and awareness alongside effective enforcement mechanisms.

Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Dr Mainasara Umar Kogo, said the essence of the visit was to brief the SGF on his one-year scorecard, saying the Tribunal has embarked on far-reaching reforms that have strengthened its institutional capacity and enhanced the delivery of justice in accordance with its constitutional mandate.

As part of these reforms, he said the Tribunal undertook inspection visits to all its Zonal Offices across the country to assess their operational needs, evaluate their performance and implement measures to improve efficiency and service delivery.

The visits also provided an opportunity to engage with personnel, identify challenges and ensure that the Tribunal’s operations remain responsive and effective nationwide.

The Chairman further stated that the Tribunal has strengthened collaboration with sister anti-corruption agencies and civil society organisations to harmonise their operations in the collective fight against corruption and in ensuring the effective dispensation of justice.

According to him, the enhanced partnership has fostered greater institutional synergy and reinforced public confidence in Nigeria’s anti-corruption framework.

He also announced a major milestone achieved by the Tribunal, revealing that all inherited and pending cases have been successfully concluded, leaving the Tribunal with no backlog.

The Chairman reaffirmed the Tribunal’s resolve to sustain the ongoing reforms, deepen institutional partnerships and continue delivering impartial, timely and efficient justice in line with the expectations of Nigerians.