The Oyo State judiciary has recorded more than 600 electronically filed cases since introducing its digital platform, noting the growing use of technology in court administration.
The Deputy Chief Registrar in charge of Library and ICT at the state judiciary, Adisa Oladele Otitoloju, disclosed this at the 2026 National Judiciary Summit of the National Association of Oyo Students in Oyo town.
Otitoloju said lawyers could access the platform using internet-enabled mobile phones, adding that sophisticated equipment was not required to use the system.
His disclosure came as legal practitioners and judicial stakeholders at the summit called for a balanced approach to digital transformation, warning that poor connectivity, inadequate skills and excessive reliance on technology could undermine justice delivery.
The event, organised by the Judiciary Arm of the NAOS National Council, was held at the Federal School of Surveying, Oyo, on Thursday. It had the theme, “The Dikayosyne: Reimagining Nigeria’s Judiciary for the Digital Age, Public Trust and Effective Justice Delivery.”
The Attorney-General, Abiodun Ayodeji Aikomo, said technology could improve judicial processes but should not replace human judgment.
He stressed that the accuracy of information entered into digital systems remained crucial, noting that computers could not independently guarantee sound decisions if the data supplied were flawed.
Aikomo said human involvement remained essential to ensuring that justice was delivered and perceived as fair by all parties.
Other panellists, including the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Oyo Branch, Uchechi Bolarinwa; legal practitioner Michael Olajide Olanipekun; and the Principal Partner of Saheed Oyebisi & Associates, Saheed Oyebisi, also discussed the challenges facing technology adoption in the judiciary.
They identified network connectivity and human capacity as major issues that needed to be addressed for digital justice services to function effectively.
In a separate contribution, Senator Monsurat Sumonu called for greater equity and improved representation of women in leadership, arguing that fairness should extend beyond judicial proceedings to participation in decision-making.
Sumonu, a former member and Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, urged stakeholders to pursue the 35 per cent quota for women’s representation, suggesting that a 15 per cent target could serve as an initial step if the higher benchmark proved difficult to achieve immediately.
She also encouraged female students to seek leadership positions and participate actively in public affairs.
Meanwhile, Oguntoyinbo Ajadi urged students to use technology to develop relevant skills, prepare for changing economic realities and create employment opportunities.
Welcoming participants, the Chief Justice, Toheeb Bello, said the summit was an opportunity to examine how the judiciary could adapt to technological developments while upholding justice and fairness.
The lecture was held in honour of Hon. Temilolu Nurudeen Ashamu and attracted students of Oyo origin from higher institutions across the country, alongside lawyers, judicial stakeholders and public officials.
The programme featured panel discussions, a keynote lecture, question-and-answer sessions, goodwill messages and award presentations, as well as cultural performances.
The discussions highlighted the potential of digital tools to improve court administration while underscoring the need for dependable infrastructure, competent personnel and safeguards to preserve public confidence in the justice system.
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