Ben Adaji Jalingo
The Taraba State Gov Dr. Agbu Kefas on Monday launched the e-filing portal of criminal cases through the Nigerian Case Management System (NCMS) in the State.
Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the state (SGS) Barr. Gebon Timothy Kataps, described the initiative as a historic milestone that demonstrated the state government’s commitment to strengthening institutions, deepening the rule of law, and promoting effective governance.
Barr. Kataps also described the initiative as the first of its kind in the state, noting that it represented a foundational step toward the full deployment of a comprehensive case management framework within the Taraba State High Court.
He pledged the government’s commitment to continue to give necessary support for the modernization of the judiciary, emphasising that technology remain a key tool for achieving swift, fair, and transparent justice.
He assured the provision of necessary resources and infrastructure to sustain the ongoing judicial reforms.
” I wish to commend the Taraba State Judiciary for taken a major step towards improving digital transformation with the official launch of the Nigerian Case Management System (NCMS) and e-Filing Portal.
” It is an initiative aimed at modernising court processes, improving case management, and ensuring faster and more efficient delivery of justice across the state,” he said.
In his remark, Justice Joel Agya, Chief Judge of Taraba described the initiative as a proactive move to transitioning the judiciary from manual operations to a modern, technology-driven system.
Agya explained that the e-Filing portal would enable electronic filing of originating processes and subsequent applications.
He added that the process would improve case tracking and monitoring from filing to final determination, and significantly reduce delays associated with manual registry procedures.
He noted that the system would enhance the security, integrity, and accessibility of court records, while promoting better docket control and time management by judges.
According to him, the platform is designed to support judicial decision-making rather than replace it, ensuring that administrative processes no longer hinder the delivery of timely justice.
In his keynote address, the Chief Judge of Borno State, Justice Kashim Zannah, described the introduction of e-Filing in Taraba as a welcome development.
Zannah noted that the initiative reflected the judiciary’s resolve to embrace innovation and modern tools to address long-standing challenges in court administration.
The Parrot News reports that justice Agya had earlier signed the Taraba State High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2026 and the practice direction on the e-filing of criminal cases in the high courts of Taraba.
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