Onnoghen Makes Use Of Email Compulsory For Lawyers And Judges

Walter Onnoghen,, CJN ( Photo File)

Chief justice Of Nigeria Walter Onnoghen Madates Use Of Email For Lawyers Across Nigeria

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, has today mandated the use of electronic mail for  lawyers and judges across the country.

Mr Onnoghen had made the call during the launch of the Retrofitted Court and Legal Email System which took place at the Supreme Court in February.

The CJN had noted that the dissemination of information through electronic emails by judiciary officials will become mandatory from today, July 16.

“I will like to implore all judges and lawyers to join us on this quest for excellence by subscribing to, and acquiring the legal email, as manual forms of communication within the Nigerian Courts will soon be phased out.

“Henceforth lawyers who have acquired the Legal Email can now communicate electronically with the courts and with each other. However, by July 16, it becomes mandatory.

“To ensure compliance, it is also imperative that all other heads of Courts acquire the Legal email addresses for their Courts from the JITPO Committee, especially for the Litigation Department staff.

“All courts are also encouraged to start using the email for serving lawyers. In addition, communication between the various Judicial bodies will soon be through the official email system only, thereby harnessing the benefits of the system in terms of confidentiality, integrity and availability,” Mr. Onnoghen said.