Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, (SAN), has said the judicial system can play a proactive role in addressing the country’s recent economic challenges.
Speaking at the opening of the Legal Year 2024/2025 of the National Industrial Court in Abuja on Tuesday, Fagbemi said the court can impact some of the economic challenges being faced by Nigeria like the high unemployment rate, rising inflation, and declining revenue, by ensuring timely and efficient resolution of industrial disputes.
“Industrial harmony is essential for attracting foreign investment, creating jobs, and promoting sustainable development.
He noted that since the last legal year celebration in 2022, there have been 8,608 pending cases, of which the court delivered 1,616 judgments, with 6,992 cases currently pending with a case delivery ratio of 8 per cent.
He added that the first quarter of 2024 showed a workload ratio of 186.80 cases per judge with Owerri and Markurdi divisions shouldering more workload of 500 cases in their dockets.
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