By Martins Abochol
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State on Monday launched a portal for the e-filing of criminal cases through the Nigerian Case Management System (NCMS) at a Go-live ceremony in Jalingo.
Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the state (SGS), Timothy Kataps, Kefas described the initiative as a historic milestone that demonstrated the state government’s commitment to strengthening institutions, deepening the rule of law, and promoting effective governance.
The governor also described the initiative as the first of its kind in the state, noting that it represented a foundational step toward the full deployment of a comprehensive case management framework within the Taraba High Courts.
He pledged the government,s commitment to continue its support for the modernisation of the judiciary, emphasising that technology remained a key tool for achieving swift, fair, and transparent justice.
He pledged the provision of necessary resources and infrastructure to sustain the ongoing judicial reforms.
“I commend the Taraba State Judiciary which has taken a major step toward digital transformation with the official launch of NCMS and e-Filing Portal.
” It is an initiative aimed at modernising court processes, improving case management, and ensuring faster and more efficient delivery of justice,” he said.
In his remarks, Justice Joel Agya, Chief Judge of Taraba, described the initiative as a proactive move to transition the judiciary from manual operations to a modern technology-driven system.
Agya explained that the e-Filing portal would enable electronic filing of originating processes and subsequent applications.
He also said that the process would improve case tracking and monitoring from filing to final determination, and significantly reduce delays associated with manual registry procedures.
He noted that the system would enhance the security, integrity, and accessibility of court records, while promoting better docked control and time management by judges.
According to him, the platform is designed to support judicial decision-making rather than replace it, ensuring that administrative processes no longer hinder the delivery of timely justice.
In his keynote address, the Chief Judge of Borno, Justice Kashim Zannah, described the introduction of e-Filing in Taraba as a welcome development.
Zannah noted that the initiative reflected the judiciary’s resolve to embrace innovation and modern tools to address long-standing challenges in court administration.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the chief judge earlier, signed the Taraba State High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2026 and the practice direction on the e-filing of criminal cases in the high courts of Taraba.
(NAN)
