He assured the Judicial officers in attendance that, unlike general-purpose AI systems that have raised concerns about accuracy, LawPavilion AI is specifically trained on a verified database of Nigerian Supreme Court and Court of Appeal decisions, Nigerian laws, regulations, and civil procedure rules.
Olugasa maintained that this specialisation prevents misinformation or “hallucination” of cases, addressing a major concern about AI in the judiciary.
He further insisted that the platform features robust data protection mechanisms, with all uploaded documents automatically anonymised to protect the privacy and confidentiality of sensitive case information.
He said, “A key feature of this AI is its ability to generate draft judgments by analysing counsel’s final submissions, pleadings, witness testimonies, and evidence. Judges receive case summaries, intelligent evaluations of evidence, recommended key issues, and legal opinions supported by Nigerian precedents—all of which are verifiable within the system.
“This is not about replacing judges, it’s about empowering them to focus on empathy, nuanced judgment, and moral reasoning.
“AI will handle the laborious, time-consuming tasks of document review and legal research, freeing our judges to do what only humans can do: listen with empathy, understand nuanced arguments, weigh moral considerations, and deliver justice with wisdom and fairness.
“With Nigeria having just 6 judges per million citizens, far lower than other African Countries, the need for technological intervention is urgent,” he stated.
He pointed to Estonia’s AI judge, which speeds up small claims, India’s Supreme Court’s deployment, which has significantly reduced case backlogs, and the use of AI in legal research and case management in the UK and Germany as some examples of countries that have adopted the technology.
Addressing the issue of Privacy and Confidentiality: he maintained that “Our system employs stateof-the-art encryption and data anonymization techniques, ensuring full compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act.
“AI cannot and should never replace judges. Justice requires judgment, not just logic. It requires moral reasoning, empathy, and discretion—fundamentally human functions. Our Constitution vests judicial power in human beings, and the final gavel will always be in a human hand.
“As Nigeria’s trusted technology partner for legal and judicial innovation, LawPavilion continues to demonstrate its commitment to improving justice delivery and legal service in Nigeria. The company has consistently provided cutting-edge solutions that have transformed legal research, case management, and judicial efficiency across the country.”
Olugasa concluded with an urgent appeal stating that “The question is not whether we can afford to adopt AI. The question is whether we can afford not to. The future is calling. The technology is ready.
The need is urgent.”
Olugasa encourages every State Government and Chief Judge to seize this opportunity to empower their judiciary with LawPavilion AI, ensuring that justice is not a luxury for the few but a speedy, accessible, and undeniable right for all Nigerians.
