NEW LEGAL YEAR: LAGOS JUDICIARY SUMMIT FOCUSES ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR JUSTICE SECTOR TRANSFORMATION
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The Chief Justice of Lagos State, Honorable Justice Kazeem Alogba, has revealed that the Lagos Judiciary Summit is designed to enhance comprehension of artificial intelligence (AI) and its increasing significance within the legal sector.
Alogba articulated this during his introductory comments at the 2025/2026 Summit, held as part of the celebrations for the new legal year. The event convened judges, magistrates, legal professionals, academics, and media representatives to examine how AI and digital advancements can transform the administration of justice.
He noted that AI has already begun transforming legal practice globally and stressed the importance of equipping stakeholders with knowledge to adapt.
He said that the discussions at the forum will explore the opportunities AI offers for case management, legal research, and judicial efficiency while also highlighting cybersecurity threats and ethical concerns.
The CJ emphasized that as courts and legal systems increasingly adopt digital tools, Nigeria’s justice sector must not be left behind. He added that the summit represents a new annual platform for building capacity and bridging knowledge gaps, with the ultimate goal of promoting transparency, efficiency, and global competitiveness in justice delivery.
The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), who represented Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, highlighted his government’s unwavering support for the judiciary’s digital transformation.
He recognized that for a bustling metropolis like Lagos, where demands on the courts are immense, technological innovation is critical for ensuring timely justice.
The Governor stressed the importance of responsible adoption, acknowledging the risks of biased algorithms, insecure data, and the potential for tampering with electronic evidence.
He assured the audience that the state government would continue to invest in infrastructure, digitalization, and capacity building to equip judges, magistrates, and lawyers for a technology-driven world.
In her goodwill message, Nigeria’s Chief Justice, Justice K.M.O. Kekere-Ekun stressed the urgency of the conversation.
While acknowledging the immense potential of AI and digital tools to enhance efficiency and access to justice, she warned that these advancements come with a significant risk.
Justice Kekere-Ekun emphasised that technology must serve justice, not become its master.
Earlier, the Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Musashiru Obasa also contributed to the discourse, highlighting a critical challenge: the lack of legal frameworks at the state level to regulate cybersecurity and related issues.
He noted that while the Assembly is responsible for creating laws to protect its citizens, it is currently constrained because cybersecurity and related issues are on the federal government’s exclusive list.
In her welcome address, Justice Adedayo Oyebanji, who chaired the Planning Committee, highlighted the importance of the summit as a platform for bridging knowledge gaps in the judiciary
She noted that AI is already transforming legal systems globally, making it imperative for Nigeria to embrace innovation while safeguarding judicial integrity.
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