The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has asked judges to maintain the integrity that the judiciary is known for and remain fair and firm in their judgments.

The CJN stated this while speaking at the opening of the special session of the 2023–2024 legal year and swearing-in of 58 newly conferred Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) in Abuja.

Ariwoola added that he expects every judicial officer to work very hard, be honest and courteous to the litigants, witnesses, and members of the bar, and discharge all their judicial functions with all humility, not pandering to public emotions.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, spoke on the need for judicial reforms.

President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Yakubu Maikyau, speaks on the challenges facing the judiciary in recent times.