Anambra Attorney General Inspects Multi Door Courthouse, Reaffirms Commitment to Justice Reform
By Chinelo Okeke
The Anambra State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Tobechukwu Nweke, has inspected the Anambra State Multi Door Courthouse (AnMDC) in Awka, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to strengthening alternative dispute resolution and improving access to justice.
The inspection visit, held on August 4 at the Judiciary Headquarters, Awka, formed part of efforts to assess the operations of the facility and enhance justice delivery in the state.
The Anambra State Multi Door Courthouse was inaugurated on February 5, 2019, by the Chief Judge Emeritus, Hon. Justice Peter Umeadi, but was unable to commence full operations at the time due to operational challenges.
Speaking during the visit, the Director of the AnMDC, Hon. Chineze Obianyo, disclosed that the centre was re established on August 19, 2025, and has since become fully operational. She explained that the courthouse provides alternative dispute resolution services through walk in requests, court referrals and strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Justice.
Hon. Obianyo said the AnMDC also plays a key role in the administration of criminal justice through its Restorative Justice Mechanism, which handles eligible cases where defendants have admitted guilt and are willing to make restitution or reconcile with victims.
According to her, the effective operation of the Multi Door Courthouse will speed up the resolution of disputes, decongest conventional courts and reduce the population of correctional centres by facilitating the timely settlement of qualifying cases.
She expressed optimism that sustained government support and collaboration with relevant stakeholders would further strengthen the institution, improve access to justice and help reduce the backlog of cases in Anambra State’s justice system.
