The substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice IBRAHIM TANKO MUHAMMED has called for collaboration between the legislature and the executive to reposition the judiciary.

The CJN was confirmed yesterday by the Senate after a thorough screening.

Justice MUHAMMED, who was grilled by the lawmakers, answered questions on corruption, administration of criminal justice and the poor funding of the judiciary.

Justice MUHAMMED further stated that a lot of amendments need to be done to many laws so that the operations of the Judiciary can be instrumental; particularly a review of the criminal laws of the country to make stiffer penalties that will deter criminals.

He urged the lawmakers to look into the financial autonomy of the judiciary, as this would close the ends that could encourage corruption in the judiciary.

The Senate has resolved to make computer literacy compulsory for teachers and pupils in private and public schools nationwide.

The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator AKON EYAKENYI of the Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District, over the falling standards of education.

She urged the Federal Government and stakeholders to establish “computer facilities for proper training of pupils and students in computer knowledge.”

The lawmakers, including senator BASSEY ALBERT AKPAN of the Akwa Ibom North-East senatorial district, enjoined the three tiers of government be fully involved in the project.

In his contribution, Senate President AHMAD LAWAN said the National Council on Education must see to the implementation of computer education, adding that the upper legislative chamber would address its funding.