Sokoto, Jan. 30, 2026 (NAN) The Sokoto State Judiciary has intensified capacity building for its personnel on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategies to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
The Chief Registrar of the State High Court, Mr Aliyu Jafar, stated this in an interview with the newsmen on Thursday in Sokoto.
Jafar said the effort was in line with modern judicial practices, adding that many court staff underwent ICT training to enable electronic filing of cases.
He explained that the move was aimed at reducing delays, improving record management and aligning Sokoto’s justice system with national and global best practices.
The chief registrar said that the judiciary had established a dedicated ICT Department within the court system, where personnel now undertake regular in-house trainings to strengthen digital competence.
He said that the high court had recorded significant progress in case management, judicial reforms and access to justice.
According to him, in 2025, no fewer than 1,155 cases were registered and expanded its digital capacity disclosing that it was a good performance.
The chief registrar explained that State Chief Judge, Justice Sa’idu Sifawa, had release 78 inmates from Sokoto State correctional facilities in 2025 as part of Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) processes.
He said that the releases were based on legal reviews, prolonged detention without trial, and other humanitarian considerations, in line with constitutional safeguards and judicial discretion.
Jafar added that the State High Court remains the central for the adjudication of disputes between parties, handling criminal, civil and other motions duly filed before the court.
He stressed that the judiciary ensured that cases were processed in line with due process, judicial ethics and constitutional provisions, despite challenges associated with rising caseloads.
The chief registrar added that the judiciary would continue to embrace innovation, training and collaboration to meet national judicial standards and public expectations.
He stressed that the achievements recorded under Sifawa’s leadership reflect a broader national outlook focused on judicial efficiency, access to justice and the modernization of court processes across Nigeria.
Jafar further disclosed that state high court was ready for Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR) strategy and fully engaged on the interpretation of child protection and violence against persons prohibition laws. (NAN)
