The First Lady, Senator OluRemi Tinubu, has called for continued commitment to judicial excellence, gender equity, and the rule of law to strengthen justice systems and deepen democracy across Africa.
She made the call at the opening ceremony of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) Africa Regional Conference in Abuja, while addressing judges, legal practitioners, and other participants from across the continent and beyond.
Speaking on the theme, “Promoting Excellence in the Administration of Justice,” Senator OluRemi Tinubu described it as timely, noting that rapid legal, technological, and social changes require strong and effective justice systems.
She emphasized the judiciary’s critical role in protecting democracy and ensuring justice, while highlighting the positive impact of women judges on the administration of justice.
The President of the Court of Appeal, Honourable Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR, urged the judiciary to uphold the highest standards of integrity, competence, accountability, and courage in addressing emerging legal challenges and growing public expectations.
Also speaking, Justice Njoki Susanna Ndung’u of Kenya described the IAWJ as an important platform for judicial diplomacy, enabling women judges to share expertise, strengthen institutions, advance gender equality, and uphold judicial independence and the rule of law.
She noted that women judicial leaders are transforming judicial institutions through greater access to justice, accountability, and citizen centered reforms, while calling for a stronger African presence on the global stage.
The conference brought together judges, legal practitioners, and judicial officers from Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, the United Kingdom, and Zambia, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing judicial excellence, gender equality, and the rule of law.
Fatima Dangogo
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