Anambra State has accelerated the digital transformation of its judiciary following a strategic partnership between the state judiciary and ministry of justice with LexTech Ecosystem Limited to train 41 verbatim court reporters in AI-powered transcription technology.
A total of 41 verbatim court reporting trainees graduated from the second edition of the programme, emphasising the state’s determination to modernise court processes and strengthen institutional efficiency through innovation.
Speaking during the graduation ceremony held at the state High Court Hall, Awka, the Chief Executive Officer, LexTech Ecosystem Limited, Emeka Albert, said the training transforms the justice sector through digital innovation by focusing on automating court processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and replacing manual systems with solutions like the Innovative Case Management System and verbatim reporting.
Albert said the programme reflects a deliberate investment in human capital to support a technology-enabled judiciary capable of delivering faster and more transparent justice.
He described the graduation as “a consolidation of vision,” crediting the reform agenda championed by the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, in driving digital innovation across critical sectors, including the justice system.
He said, “To our graduating Verbatim Court Reporters, I say congratulations. You are the second cohort in what has now become a defining reform in the administration of justice in Anambra State. You have not only completed a rigorous and intensive programme; you have been certified in the use of LEXSCRIPTSAI, an AI-assisted speech-to-text transcription solution designed to enhance the accuracy, speed, and integrity of verbatim court reporting.
“This certification places you at the intersection of law and technology, equipping you with tools that reflect global best practices in modern judicial administration. Your training has required discipline, adaptability, and technical excellence.
“You are now professionals entrusted with a responsibility that goes beyond transcription. You are custodians of the official record, enablers of transparency, and contributors to a justice system that is faster, more efficient, and more accountable.”
He also acknowledged the leadership of the Chief Judge of Anambra State, Onochie Anyaachebelu, for fostering openness to innovation within the judiciary, the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Sylvia Ifemeje, as well as members of the Judicial ICT Committee and the Chief Registrar, for providing policy direction and institutional support critical to the project’s success.
The Chief Judge of Anambra State, Onochie Anyaachebelu, commended the collaboration between LexTech and the state government, describing the programme as a transformative intervention in judicial administration.
Anyaachebelu reminded the graduates that accurate court records are central to justice delivery, stressing that judges, lawyers, litigants, and appellate courts depend heavily on reliable transcripts.
“The newly trained reporters would undergo further orientation as they formally integrate into the judicial workforce. Through your competence and professionalism, this innovation will translate into measurable impact across our courts in Anambra,” he added.
The ceremony concluded with the presentation of awards, gifts, and souvenirs to outstanding trainees.
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