The Chief Justice of Nigeria(CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun on Thursday announced the appointment of a retired President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), Justice Babatunde Adeniran Adejumo as the new Administrator of the National Judicial Institute.
Adejumo is expected to resume from August 1, 2025, and take over from Justice Salisu Garba Abdullahi whose tenure ends on July 31.
In a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant (Media) to the CJN, Mr Tobi Soniyi, Adejumo’s appointment is after due consultations Board of Governors, in accordance with the provisions of the National Judicial Institute Act.
The statement reads:
APPOINTMENT OF HONOURABLE JUSTICE BABATUNDE ADENIRAN ADEJUMO, OFR, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NATIONAL JUDICIAL INSTITUTE
The Board of Governors of the National Judicial Institute under the distinguished chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, GCON, has approved the appointment of Honourable Justice Babatunde Adeniran Adejumo, OFR as the Administrator of the National Judicial Institute (NJI) with effect from August 1, 2025.
His Lordship succeeds Honourable Justice Salisu Garba Abdullahi, FCIARB, FCJEI, whose tenure as Administrator will conclude on July 31, 2025, after four years of dedicated and meritorious service.
This appointment was made by the Honourable Chief Justice of Nigeria, following due consultation with the Board of Governors, in accordance with the provisions of the National Judicial Institute Act
The Honourable Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, expresses her profound appreciation to the outgoing Administrator for his tireless commitment and invaluable contributions to the growth and development of the Institute and the Nigerian judiciary as a whole.
Honourable Justice Babatunde Adejumo is highly respected jurist and a seasoned administrator, who served with distinction as President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria until his retirement in 2019. His wealth of experience and deep understanding of judicial administration are qualities that are expected to significantly enhance the Institute’s effort in promoting judicial capacity development and institutional innovation.
The National Judicial Institute remains as the apex institution responsible for the continuing education, training and development of Judicial officers and their support staff across all levels of the judiciary. It serves as a centre for excellence in judicial studies, with a mandate to promote efficiency, uniformity and improvement in the quality of judicial services nationwide.
The Institute routinely conducts courses, workshops, conferences and other academic and professional programmes tailored to enhance the knowledge, performance, and ethical standards of judicial officers and personnel in line with global practices.
Tobi Soniyi
Senior Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Chief Justice of Nigeria.
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