The Taraba State Government on Monday launched an electronic portal for the filing of criminal cases through the Nigerian Case Management System, marking a major step towards digitising judicial processes in the state.
Governor Agbu Kefas, who performed the inauguration at a go-live ceremony in Jalingo, was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Gebon Timothy Kataps.
He described the initiative as a historic milestone that underscored the government’s commitment to strengthening institutions, deepening the rule of law and promoting effective governance.
Kataps said the e-filing initiative, the first of its kind in Taraba State, represented a foundational step towards the full deployment of a comprehensive case management framework within the Taraba State High Court.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the modernisation of the judiciary, stressing that technology remained a critical tool for achieving swift, fair and transparent justice.
He assured that the state government would continue to provide the necessary resources and infrastructure to sustain ongoing judicial reforms.
“I commend the Taraba State Judiciary for taking a major step toward digital transformation with the official launch of the Nigerian Case Management System and e-Filing Portal. This initiative is aimed at modernising court processes, improving case management and ensuring faster and more efficient delivery of justice across the state”, Kataps said.
Also speaking, the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Joel Agya, described the initiative as a proactive move to transition the judiciary from manual operations to a modern, technology-driven system.
Agya explained that the e-filing portal would allow electronic filing of originating processes and subsequent applications, improve case tracking from filing to final determination, and significantly reduce delays associated with manual registry procedures.
He said the system would also enhance the security, integrity and accessibility of court records, while promoting better docket control and time management by judges.
According to him, the platform is designed to support judicial decision-making rather than replace it, ensuring that administrative processes no longer hinder the timely delivery of justice.
In his keynote address, the Chief Judge of Borno State, Justice Kashim Zannah, described the introduction of e-filing in Taraba as a welcome development, noting that it reflected the judiciary’s resolve to embrace innovation and modern tools to address long-standing challenges in court administration.
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