African female judges unite in Abuja to strengthen justice systems

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri
Bound by a shared pursuit of judicial excellence, women judges from across Africa convened in Abuja to craft meaningful, actionable solutions.
At the four-day conference held at the Body of Benchers Complex, Chief Justices and Heads of Courts from various countries agreed that the continent deserves a justice system anchored in impartiality, accessibility, and effectiveness.
Participants broadly agreed that the degree to which citizens trust the rule of law tends to reflect the overall performance of the justice system.
Views diverged on the question of gender inequality, with the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, emerging as a lead...