The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Judicial Institute (NJI) have recommended the appointment of specialised judges and court personnel to accelerate the trial of corruption and other financial crime cases in Nigeria.
The recommendation was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 8th Capacity Building Workshop for Justices and Judges held in Abuja.
The workshop, organised by the EFCC in collaboration with the NJI, was themed, “Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Financial Crimes in a Digital Age.”
It brought together judicial officers, EFCC investigators and prosecutors from across the country to examine strategies for improving the investigation and prosecution of economic and financial crimes.
Participants stressed that assigning specialised judges and court personnel to corruption cases could reduce delays and ensure faster resolution of such matters.
They also called for improved judicial capacity, urging that judges be equipped with the necessary skills to interpret and apply existing laws consistently and efficiently.
According to the communiqué, implementing the proposed reforms would strengthen the administration of justice and improve the country’s response to corruption and other economic and financial crimes.
