President Bola Ahmed Tinubu opened the 2025 All Nigerian Judges’ Conference on Monday in Abuja.
He told the nation’s top judges that the Judiciary remains the backbone of Nigeria’s democracy.
He said judges have consistently rescued the country in moments of national uncertainty.
Tinubu praised the courage of the courts in defending constitutional order through firm rulings.
He stressed that public confidence is the true currency of justice in any democracy.
He said judgments lose moral authority when citizens doubt their fairness.
Tinubu acknowledged growing public frustration over delays and integrity concerns in the courts.
He said these concerns demand reflection, reform and renewed commitment to justice.
The President reaffirmed his administration’s full support for the Judiciary.
He said all three arms of government must work together with mutual respect.
Tinubu insisted that a strong and fearless Judiciary is essential for Nigeria’s future.
He promised tangible support to improve court capacity and efficiency nationwide.
He said courts must no longer be places where cases drag on for years.
He promised better infrastructure, modern tools and dignified working conditions for judges.
Tinubu said judicial digitalisation will receive sustained government backing.
He emphasised that technology is now a necessity for timely and transparent justice.
He said no Nigerian court should be left behind in the digital transition.
The President highlighted the vital role of judges themselves in nation-building.
He called judicial welfare and training essential for a strong and credible Bench.
Tinubu pledged continued support to the National Judicial Institute for advanced training.
He warned that no reform can succeed where integrity is compromised.
Tinubu declared that justice must never be bought and the Bench must reject corruption.
He said a corrupt Judiciary destroys the nation at its core.
He promised support for strong disciplinary systems to protect judicial dignity.
Tinubu urged judges to confront hard questions during the conference.
He asked them to design practical solutions for case backlogs and access to justice.
He said the Judiciary must remain the true last hope of the common man.
The President described judges as guardians of Nigeria’s moral conscience.
He said they hold the power to defend the weak and restrain the powerful.
Tinubu assured them of his administration’s continued partnership and support.
He concluded that every fair judgment strengthens the nation’s democratic soul and urged the judiciary to write a legacy of courage, integrity and justice.
