Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, yesterday launched the case management and scheduling system, an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) tool for judges to aid quick dispensation of justice. Abiodun launched the platform in conjunction with the US Embassy at the Judicial Complex in Abeokuta. The governor described the system as a significant first step towards the automation of judicial processes.
He said for a start, six high court judges would be enrolled on the platform for pilot testing. Abiodun said: “This innovative platform which is being piloted with six judges of the Ogun State High Court will provide end-to-end digital case management tools to enable electronic management of cases to curb delays in the judicial process and promote convenience for both the judiciary and parties who come before the court. “It is my belief that this will mark the beginning of a new era for improving the efficiency of justice administration and ultimately impact the ease of doing business for the benefit of Ogun State and the good people of this great state.” The Chief Judge of the state, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, said the case management and scheduling system would enable judges to have access to the details of cases assigned to them at the touch of a button from either their laptops or mobile phones