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2021 budget: N110bn Statutory Transfer to Judiciary inadequate ― Reps

November 16, 2020

By Levinus Nwabughiogu

House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary, Monday, said that the annual budgetary allocation of N110 billion to the federal judiciary was grossly inadequate in the dispensation of justice.

It also said there was an urgent need to implement the electronic filing of court processes and automation of the courts just as it also lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the appointment of additional 8 justices of the Supreme Court.

back link building services=0></a></div><p>The Chairman of the committee, Hon. Onofioke Luke made the observations during a budget defence session with the National Judicial Council, NJC, the Supreme Court and other lower courts in the country.</p><p>He said: “It is worrisome to note that the 2021 Budget Estimates for the Judiciary in the sum of One Hundred and Ten Billion Naira (N110,000,000,000.000) only, which represents Statutory Transfer to the Judiciary, is inadequate in view of current realities. The Committee will engage the Leadership of the House, and indeed the National Assembly for more funds for the Judiciary to address the observed and obvious challenges of the judiciary for expedited and efficient dispensation of justice in the country.</p><div class='code-block code-block-5' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'> <a href=https://www.adhang.com/guest-posting-services/ ><img class=lazy src=

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