A former President National Industrial Court ( NIC) Justice Babatunde Adeniran Adejumo (rtd) has been appointed Administrator of the National Judicial Institute (NJI) Abuja.
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun announced the appointment of Justice Babatunde Adeniran Adejumo on Thursday in a statement signed by Tobi Soniyi, Senior Special Assistant (Media) to the CJN
He said Justice Adejumo appointment takes effect from August 1, 2025. Justice Adejumo is replacing the current Administrator of the National Judicial Institute (NJI) Justice Salisu Garba Abdullahi (rtd) whose one term tenure of four years as Administrator elapses on July 31, 2025.
This appointment was made by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun following due consultation with the Board of Governors, NJI, in accordance with the provisions of the National Judicial Institute Act.
The CJN expressed 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.
Justice Babatunde Adejumo, a respected jurist and a seasoned administrator served as President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria until his retirement in 2019.
Justice Adejumo’s experience and deep understanding of judicial administration are qualities that are expected to enhance the Institute’s effort in promoting judicial capacity development and institutional innovation.
The National Judicial Institute is 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.