By Joshua Uti
Enugu Government Graduates First Set of Verbatim Court Reporters in Judicial Reform Drive
As part of ongoing judicial reforms aimed at delivering efficient and accelerated justice, the Enugu State Government, in collaboration with Lextech Ecosystem Limited, has graduated 39 pioneer verbatim court reporters.
The milestone was marked at a colourful ceremony held at the Innocent Umezulike Auditorium, High Court Complex, Enugu, celebrating the first cohort of specially trained professionals equipped to transcribe court proceedings in real time using cutting-edge legal technology.
Speaking at the event on Tuesday at Enugu, Governor Dr Peter Mbah, represented by his Special Adviser on Legal Matters, Osinachi Nnajieze, said the initiative aligns with his administration’s broader reforms in the judicial sector.
He emphasised that the newly trained court reporters would play a pivotal role in ensuring the speedy and transparent dispensation of justice across courtrooms in Enugu
At Enugu state the governor says, You are going to be among the first fruits of our reform. You will set the pace, help us take records accurately and retrieve them swiftly,
At Enugu, Dr Mbah congratulated the graduands on completing the rigorous training programme, commending their dedication and resilience throughout the process.
“You have come this far because you are good enough. Your journey in the judiciary begins now,” he said, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to supporting the judiciary and ensuring it is not left behind in the ongoing digital transformation across public institutions in Enugu.
Still on Enugu, Delivering the keynote address, the Chief Executive Officer of Lextech Ecosystem Limited, Emeka Albert, described the graduation as a significant leap in judicial innovation in Nigeria. He said the initiative was conceived to address the long-standing challenges of accurate and efficient court reporting that have hindered the administration of justice for decades.
“You are the torchbearers of a transformative movement in the judicial system,” Albert told the graduands, praising their focus, resilience, and adaptability, which, he said, had prepared them to enhance the quality of justice delivery in the state.
He further commended Governor Mbah’s visionary leadership and commitment to building a world-class judiciary capable of delivering justice promptly in Enugu
In their goodwill messages, dignitaries including the Chief Judge of Enugu State, Hon. Justice Ozoemenam Afojulu (represented by Justice Ngozi Oji); the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Kingsley Udeh (represented by Uzoamaka Okeji, a director in the ministry); and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Anthony Ani, applauded the governor’s reform-driven agenda and support for a more transparent and efficient judiciary.
They noted that the introduction of digitised verbatim court reporting would boost transparency, accuracy, and public confidence in Enugu state’s judicial system.
Speaking on behalf of the graduating class, the best overall student, Ezeme Chibuikem, expressed gratitude to Enugu state government, Lextech, and other stakeholders for the opportunity to partake in the specialised training. He pledged their collective commitment to professionalism and excellence in the discharge of their duties in Enugu state.
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