Fashola seeks Lagos court users’ survey, judicial ombudsman
Former Lagos Governor Babatunde Fashola has called for a judicial ombudsman and a survey of court users to assess the state’s justice system. Read More: https://punchng.com/fashola-seeks-lagos-court-users-survey-judicial-ombudsman/
Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN) advocated for the creation of a judicial ombudsman and a comprehensive survey of court users during the 2026/2027 Lagos State Judiciary New Legal Year Summit. The proposed ombudsman would provide citizens with a platform to report their experiences, while the survey would evaluate the judiciary's ability to meet the expectations of litigants.
Fashola emphasized that the justice system should be assessed beyond legal principles by examining the experiences of those who rely on the courts. He urged the Lagos judiciary to conduct a professional survey to determine the average time cases take from initiation to resolution, the effectiveness of handling commercial disputes, and whether judgments are enforced to restore litigants to their rightful position.
The former governor also highlighted the importance of addressing land and property disputes and the need for alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to alleviate pressure on the formal court system.
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