Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has asked the judges to learn about blockchain, cryptocurrency, and new digital systems so they can tackle modern financial crimes better.
During his speech at the at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)–National Judicial Institute (NJI) Workshop for Justices and Judges in Abuja, Nigeria today, Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said the world of corruption is changing fast, and the justice system must keep up.
According to local reports, he explained that judges can only give fair judgment in crypto fraud cases if they understand how digital currencies work. “How does one do justice in a cryptocurrency fraud case except one is grounded in such matters?” he asked.
Judges Must Keep Learning in the Digital Age
According to a statement from Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communications, Tinubu said judges must keep learning new things to stay relevant.
“Learning and relearning is no longer a buzz phrase but an essential undertaking for continued relevance in this digital age,” he said. The President also told judicial officers to stay honest and independent, warning that any compromise in the justice system weakens the nation’s moral strength. He added that the government is working to improve judges’ welfare and strengthen the judiciary’s independence.
The President also talked about the delays in corruption trials. He said many Nigerians are unhappy about slow judgments in big cases while smaller cybercrime cases move faster. He said the judiciary must adopt new technology to make justice quicker and more effective. “Your vantage position on the Bench does not insulate you from the consequences of corruption,” he warned. “There are no special roads, hospitals, or communities for judges. A Nigeria free of corruption is possible if we all commit to doing what is right.”
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