By our Correspondent, January 20, 2026.
In a move toward modernising justice delivery, Taraba State has officially joined the growing list of sub-national governments adopting technology-driven court processes with the launch of an electronic filing (e-filing) system for the State High Court.
The historic “Go-Live” ceremony, held on Monday evening, January 19, 2026, at the Grand Shields Hotel in Jalingo, marked a new chapter in the administration of justice in the state one anchored on speed, transparency and efficiency.
Flagging off the initiative, Governor Agbu Kefas, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the State, Gebon Timothy Kataps, described the e-filing system as a bold response to the long-standing challenges associated with manual court procedures. According to him, the innovation reflects the judiciary’s resolve to embrace modern solutions capable of strengthening institutional integrity and public confidence.
“The introduction of e-filing will enhance transparency and accountability in court operations, reduce unnecessary delays and administrative bottlenecks, and significantly improve record management and case tracking,” the governor stated.
Governor Kefas reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the constitutional independence of the judiciary, stressing that judicial reforms remain a critical pillar of good governance. He urged judges, magistrates and court staff to fully utilise the new system, while upholding professionalism and ethical standards in its application.
For the Chief Judge of Taraba State, Justice Joel Filibus Agya, the launch represents far more than a technological upgrade it is a transformative milestone in the evolution of the state’s justice system.
“This is a deliberate and strategic step towards changing how cases are initiated, processed and managed within the High Court,” Justice Agya said. “With the e-filing system, originating processes and subsequent applications can now be filed electronically, drastically reducing delays linked to manual registry procedures and improving overall judicial efficiency.”
Justice Agya noted that beyond speed, the system would also minimise human error, enhance data security and ensure easier access to court records, thereby aligning Taraba’s judiciary with global best practices.
Adding a national perspective to the occasion, the Chief Justice of Borno State, Justice Kashim Zannah, who served as Special Guest of Honour, congratulated the Taraba State Government and judiciary on the successful rollout. He described the initiative as people-centred, noting that its ultimate goal is the speedy delivery of justice.
“Once judges and judicial officers become accustomed to the technology, their work will become easier, faster and more efficient,” Justice Zannah observed, encouraging sustained training and adaptation.
In his goodwill message, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Yakubu Maikasuwa, SAN, applauded the Chief Judge for championing the reform. He characterised the e-filing system as a strategic innovation capable of promoting transparency, reducing human interference and enhancing trust in the justice system.
“This achievement signals the beginning of a new era of judicial efficiency in Taraba State,” Maikasuwa said, expressing optimism that the reform would yield long-term benefits for litigants, legal practitioners and the judiciary at large.
The ceremony drew a cross-section of dignitaries from within and outside the state, many of whom delivered goodwill messages commending Taraba’s judiciary for embracing digital transformation.
As the e-filing system goes live, expectations are high that the reform will not only decongest court registries and shorten timelines but also reposition the Taraba State Judiciary as a forward-looking institution one prepared to dispense justice swiftly and credibly in the digital age.
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