Bauchi varsity: Faculty of Law Commits to Enhancing Legal Education in Nigeria
By Samuel Luka, Bauchi
The faculty of Law of the Bauchi state own university, Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) has expressed commitment towards enhancing legal education and justice delivery in Nigeria.
According to the faculty, the commitment is part of effort of the university towards advancing the frontiers of legal education.
It stated that the Jurist Chamber of the Faculty of Law at Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) in Bauchi State has embarked on a strategic partnership with sister legal institutions.
As contained in a press statement made available to newsmen by the public relations officer of the university, Mal Auwal Hassan, the development was announced by Professor Saleh Muhammad Galadima Kanam, Dean of the Faculty of Law, during a public lecture organized in honor of Justice Eleojo Enanche JCA.
The statement noted that the event, which was hosted by the Faculty of Law, aimed to recognize and celebrate Justice Enanche’s outstanding contributions to the advancement of justice in Nigeria.
Professor Kanam presented a thought-provoking paper titled “Delay in Disposing Cases by the Supreme Court and its Implications for Access to Justice in Nigeria: A Call for Reform.”
The statement stated that in his presentation, Prof Kanam highlighted some of the daunting challenges confronting the Nigerian judiciary, including delays in disposal of cases, limited number of justices, and procedural bottlenecks.
He said, to address the challenges, Professor Kanam advocated for the unbundling of Supreme Courts into Zonal Judicial Divisions, arguing that it will facilitate easier access to justice for litigants and ensure quicker dispensation of cases.
His proposal was corroborated by Justice Enanche, who presented a complementary paper on “Delay in Disposing Cases by the Appellate Courts in Nigeria from the Perspectives of Access to Justice. Unbundling the Supreme Court as Panacea. Issues and Prospects.”
Justice Enanche commended the Faculty of Law for organizing the event, which provided a platform for stakeholders to engage in constructive discourse on the challenges facing the Nigerian judiciary.
He emphasized the importance of collaboration among legal institutions, noting that it was essential for advancing the course of justice in Nigeria.
The public relations officer said the event was attended by an array of distinguished personalities, including the JSC Secretary and Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr. Ibrahim Danjuma.
He added that the presence of the notable figures underscored the significance of the occasion and the importance of the issues being discussed.
According to the press release, the collaboration between the Faculty of Law at SAZU and its sister institutions demonstrates the university’s commitment to academic excellence and its desire to engage with other stakeholders to advance legal education.
He said by fostering partnerships and facilitating constructive dialogue, the Faculty of Law aims to contribute meaningfully to the development of the Nigerian judiciary and the advancement of justice in the country.