Akwa Ibom State Chief Judge Justice Ekaete Fabian-Obot calls for the systematic use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Nigeria’s justice system, while warning against overreliance. In her address on “Justice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” she says technology should support the administration of justice rather than direct it.

Both outlets report her position that AI should complement judicial officers instead of replacing them. She frames AI as a tool that must be applied carefully to ensure it remains under human control and serves judicial processes. The guidance emphasizes maintaining the role of judges and other legal personnel as primary decision-makers. While the reports focus on her cautionary stance, they align on the central message that AI’s use should be managed in a way that strengthens, not undermines, legal fairness and the rule of law.

Overall, the coverage presents her argument as a call for balance—adopting AI to improve efficiency or administration, while ensuring safeguards and human oversight in court-related decisions.