Justice Reforms : Kalu Advocates Collaboration Between Legislature, NBA

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu, has called on the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, to strengthen its collaboration with the legislature in advancing justice reforms and professional standards.

Kalu made the call when he received the delegation from the NBA led by the President, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN) who paid him a courtesy visit at the National Assembly.

The Deputy Speaker who doubles as Chairman House Committee on Constitution Review, said that the legislative agenda placed the justice sector at the heart of national development and through motions, bills, and oversight, the 10th House is restoring public confidence in justice delivery.

He said that the ongoing alteration process was designed to be inclusive and evidence-based, noting that the lawmakers actively sought stakeholders input on various justice reform bills, geared toward achieving timely justice delivery, expanding court capacity, remuneration increase and generally improving public confidence in the judicial system.

Kalu commended the Nigerian Bar Association for its steadfast commitment to justice, nation-building, and the defence of constitutional values.

He explained that the House of Representatives have advanced key reforms to strengthen the justice system.

” I sponsored the High Court of the FCT (Amendment) Bill to increase the number of judges and enhance judicial efficiency. The Judicial Office Holders(Salaries and Allowances) Bill promotes fair remuneration for the bench, while amendments to the Legal Aid Council and National Legal Education Acts expand access to justice and modernise legal training.

Also, ongoing administration on the Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill further deepens judicial reforms through clearer separation of powers and stronger accountability.

“These efforts embody the conviction of the 10th House that the rule of law is not sustained by courts alone; it is sustained by a culture of justice that flows from Parliament to the people.

When justice works, society thrives. This is why our Constitution Review process is not about abstract clauses; it is about the concrete well-being of Nigerians.

“A Vision of Synergy In the 10th House, we believe in institutional synergy, not rivalry.”

The legislature makes the law, the judiciary interprets it, and the executive enforces it, but all three must be guided by a single compass: service to the people.”

PR/Oduyemi Odumade