NJI Gets New Administrator

The Board of Governors of the National Judicial Institute has approved the appointment of retired Justice Babatunde Adejumo as its Administrator.

According to a statement signed by Mr. Tobi Soniyi, senior special assistant on Media to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, the appointment takes effect from August 1, 2025.

He said Justice Adejumo is expected to succeed Justice Salisu Garba Abdullahi, whose tenure as Administrator will end on July 31, 2025, after four years of dedicated and meritorious service.

“The Honourable Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, expresses her profound appreciation to the outgoing Administrator for his tireless commitment and invaluable contributions to the growth and development of the Institute and the Nigerian judiciary as a whole.

“Honourable Justice Babatunde Adejumo is a highly respected jurist and a seasoned administrator, who served with distinction as President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria until his retirement in 2019. The statement said that his wealth of experience and deep understanding of judicial administration are expected to significantly enhance the Institute’s effort in promoting judicial capacity development and institutional innovation”, the statement said.