The National Judicial Institute (NJI) is Nigeria’s premier institution for the continuing education, training, and professional development of judicial officers and court staff. It was established under the National Judicial Institute Act of 1991.
Board of Governors
Chairman
Judicial Institute in Nigeria
Welcome Messgae
It is with immense pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to all of you on behalf of National Judicial Institute. As the administrator of this esteemed institute, I am honored to have you join us on this virtual platform. Our website serves as a window into the heart and soul of our institute, offering you a glimpse of our mission, vision, and the incredible journey we embark upon daily to empower individuals through education and innovation.
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to this citadel of learning, a place where curiosity meets excellence, and innovation thrives. Whether you're joining us as a participant, board member, researcher, or partner, you are now part of a vibrant community committed to learning, growth, and impact.
At National Judicial Institute, we believe in nurturing minds, fostering collaboration, and empowering individuals to shape the future. Our halls echo with the voices of thinkers, dreamers, and doers—and we’re thrilled to have yours among them. As you begin your journey with us, we encourage you to explore boldly, engage deeply, and contribute meaningfully. Together, we will build something extraordinary for the development of judicial education in Nigeria.
To be the foremost Judicial Training Institute in the enhancement of capacity and promotion of excellence in Justice Administration.
To enhance productivity and promote fairness through continuing education, training, and research. To strengthen the Justice delivery system through quality Judicial education for the Judiciary and its affiliates. To preserve, conserve, and disseminate publications, records, and resources for the Judiciary.
The National Judicial Institute (NJI) was established by Decree No. 28 of 1991 as amended by Decree No.15 of 1999, now Act N55 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria; 2004.
It is managed by a Board of Governors, which is composed of the Chief Justice of Nigeria as Chairman, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,the most Senior, Justice of the Supreme Court, President of the Court of Appeal, Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Chief Judges of all the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory, two Grand Kadis of Sharia Courts of Appeal and two Presidents of Customary Courts of Appeal, respectively, among other members.
The objectives and functions of the Institute as provided by section 3 of the National Judicial Institute Act, which established the Institute are as follows:
1. The Institute shall serve as the principal focal point of judicial activities relating to the promotion of efficiency, uniformity and improvement in the quality of Judicial services in the superior and inferior courts.
2. For the purpose of sub-section (1) of this section, the Institute is hereby empowered to:
• Conduct courses for all categories of judicial officers and their supporting staff with a view to expanding and improving their overall knowledge and performances in their different sections of service,
• Provide continuing education for all categories of judicial officers by undertaking, organizing, conducting and facilitating study courses, lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences and other programs related to judicial education;
• Organize once in two years a conference for all Nigerian Judges of Superior and Lower Courts respectively;
• Disseminate by way of publication of books, journals, records, reports or other means of information about any part of its activities to the extent deemed justified by the Board of Governors generally as a contribution towards knowledge, and;
• Promote or undertake any other activity which in the opinion of the Board is ...
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