The objective of those courts, which was also established in Lagos State last year, is to provide easy access, cost effective and speedy resolution for debt recovery disputes in the Magistrate Courts. The launch of the Small Claims Courts is a proof of our successful collaboration and how working together can yield great results. All claims filed at the Small Claims Court are expected to be heard and judgment delivered within a maximum period of 60 days. “I implore all stakeholders to take advantage of the Small Claims Courts; tell more stakeholders about the courts. In Lagos where the policy had taken off since last year, 192 matters were instituted across the 15 Small Claims Courts in Lagos.

Source: The Guardian February 05, 2019 04:07 UTC