The Board of Governors of the National Judicial Institute (NJI), with the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as chairman, has approved the appointment of Justice Babatunde Adeniran Adejumo, as the Administrator of the National Judicial Institute (NJI) with effect from August 1, 2025.
Mr. Tobi Soniyi, the Senior Special Assistant (Media) to the CJN said in a statement on Thursday in Abuja that Justice Adejumo succeeds Justice Salisu Garba Abdullahi, whose tenure as Administrator will end on July 31, 2025, after four years of dedicated and meritorious service.
The appointment, according to the statement was made by the CJN after due consultation with the Board of Governors, in accordance with the provisions of the National Judicial Institute Act.
Soniyi said, the CJN expressed 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.
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.
His wealth of experience and deep understanding of judicial administration are qualities that are expected to significantly enhance the Institute’s effort in promoting judicial capacity development and institutional innovation.
The National Judicial Institute remains the apex institution responsible for the continuing education, training and development of Judicial officers and their support staff across all levels of the judiciary.
It serves as a centre for excellence in judicial studies, with a mandate to promote efficiency, uniformity and improvement in the quality of judicial services nationwide.
The Institute routinely conducts courses, workshops, conferences and other academic and professional programmes tailored to enhance the knowledge, performance, and ethical standards of judicial officers and personnel in line with global practices.
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