By Saidu Adamu
Jalingo
Gov Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has has flagged off a portal for the e-filing of criminal cases through the Nigerian Case Management System (NCMS)
Launching the e-filing portal on Monday at the Go-live ceremony in Jalingo, Kefas represented by the Secretary to the Government of the state (SGS), Timothy Kataps, described the initiative as an historic milestone.
He said the initiative demonstrated the state government’s commitment to strengthening institutions, deepening the rule of law, and promoting effective governance.
The governor also described the initiative as the first of its kind in the state, noting that it represented a foundational step towards the full deployment of a comprehensive case management framework within the Taraba State High Court.
He pledged the government,s commitment to continue to support the modernization of the judiciary.
He also emphasised that technology remained a key tool for achieving swift, fair, and transparent justice.
Kefas promised to provide necessary resources and infrastructure to sustain the ongoing judicial reforms.
“I commend the Taraba State Judiciary who has taken a major step towards digital transformation with the official launch of the Nigerian Case Management System (NCMS) and e-Filing Portal.
“It is an initiative aimed at modernising court processes, improving case management, and ensuring faster and more efficient delivery of justice across the state,” he said.
In his remark, Justice Joel Agya, Chief Judge of Taraba State, 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 enable electronic filing of originating processes and subsequent applications.
He also said that the process would improve case tracking and monitoring from filing to final determination, and significantly reduce delays associated with manual registry procedures.
According to him, the system will enhance the security, integrity, and accessibility of court records, while promoting better docket control and time management by judges.
He explained that the platform is designed to support judicial decision-making rather than replace it, ensuring that administrative processes no longer hinder the delivery of timely justice.
In his keynote address, the Chief Judge of Borno State, Justice Kashim Zannah, described the introduction of e-Filing in Taraba State as a welcome development.
Zanna noted that the initiative reflected the judiciary’s resolve to embrace innovation and modern tools to address long-standing challenges in court administration.
Our correspondent reports that the Chief Judge had earlier in the day, signed the Taraba State High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2026 and the practice direction on the e-filing of criminal cases in the high courts of Taraba State.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
