The Honourable Chief Judge of Gombe State, Hon. Justice Halima S. Mohammed, led a Judiciary delegation to the Access to Justice Parley 2026 in Abuja, where she exchanged ideas with other heads of courts on judicial digitalisation and received the Comparative Analysis of the Justice Sector Assessment: 2025 vs 2026 Technical Report. The Judiciary also submitted a paper highlighting its digital transformation initiatives, including electronic affidavits, digital court diaries, judicial forms automation and the adoption of artificial intelligence tools.
The Honourable Chief Judge of Gombe State, Hon. Justice Halima S. Mohammed, led a delegation of judicial officers and staff of the Gombe State Judiciary to the Access to Justice Parley 2026, held from 3rd to 4th November 2026 at the Los Angeles Event Centre, Abuja.
The two-day event, organised by the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC), under the theme “Terrorism, Technology and Access to Justice,” brought together heads of courts, judicial officers, court administrators, ICT professionals and other justice sector stakeholders to explore innovative approaches to improving access to justice through technology and institutional collaboration.
The participation of the Gombe State Judiciary was particularly significant in view of the ongoing digital transformation initiatives being implemented under the leadership of Hon. Justice Halima S. Mohammed. These initiatives form part of Her Lordship's broader commitment to modernising judicial administration, improving operational efficiency and strengthening justice delivery across the state.
During the Parley, the Honourable Chief Judge interacted with other heads of courts and exchanged ideas and experiences on the adoption of digital technologies in judicial administration. The engagements provided an opportunity to share perspectives on the opportunities and challenges associated with judicial digitalisation and the importance of institutional collaboration in advancing technology-driven reforms.
A notable highlight of the event was the presentation of the Comparative Analysis of the Justice Sector Assessment: 2025 vs 2026 Technical Report. The Honourable Chief Judge received a copy of the report alongside representatives of other participating states and stakeholders. The report formed part of the Parley's broader focus on assessing developments within the justice sector and encouraging informed discussions on improvements in justice delivery.
As part of its participation, the Gombe State Judiciary submitted a paper highlighting its ongoing digital transformation initiatives, achievements and areas of interest for further technological development. The submission outlined the implementation of the Electronic Affidavit System, adoption of Digital Court Diaries, automation of selected judicial and administrative forms, and the introduction of artificial intelligence tools to support aspects of judicial and administrative work.
The paper also highlighted the Judiciary's commitment to human capacity development through ICT training programmes, including the training of judicial officers and staff on the responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence tools.
Under the present administration, the establishment of the Directorate of Information and Communication Technology has provided an institutional framework for coordinating digital innovations and supporting the transition from traditional manual procedures to more efficient technology-enabled processes.
The Judiciary also identified electronic case management, digitisation of court records, electronic probate, improved ICT infrastructure and continuous staff capacity development as priority areas for further technological advancement.
The Parley provided a platform for participating judiciaries to examine emerging technologies, share implementation experiences and explore approaches to strengthening the administration of justice through digital solutions.
The Gombe State Judiciary's participation reflects the continuing commitment of the Honourable Chief Judge to institutional development, technological innovation and improved access to justice across the state.