CJN Reaffirms Judiciary’s Resolve to Enforce Human Rights, Strengthen Public Trust

|By Adejumo Adekunle

Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has reaffirmed the judiciary’s unwavering commitment to protecting human rights as guaranteed by the 1999 Constitution and international treaties.

Speaking through the Administrator of the National Judicial Institute (NJI), Justice Babatunde Adeniran Adejumo, at a conference on “Proportional Force and Respect for Human Dignity: A Dialogue in Governance,” the CJN stressed that the courts will continue to enforce the rule of law and uphold citizens’ rights without compromise.

The event, organized by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in partnership with Citizen FM, also marked the Commission’s 30th anniversary and coincided with International Human Rights Day celebrations.

Justice Kekere-Ekun applauded the NHRC for sustaining national conversations on human dignity and accountability. She noted that governance conducted with discipline, restraint, and responsibility strengthens institutional legitimacy and public confidence.

She further reiterated that the judiciary remains committed to offering remedies wherever rights are violated, adding that justice institutions must continue to serve as defenders of civil liberties and national cohesion.