The Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Justice Husseini Baba-Yusuf, has commended Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association of Nigeria (BAVCCA) for promoting responsible digital media.
The judge gave the commendation when the leadership of BAVCCA paid him a visit on Wednesday.
The visit focused on strengthening collaboration between the judiciary and the digital media community.
Speaking during the visit, BAVCCA President, Mr. Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, said the association represents a nationwide network of over 5,000 professional bloggers, vloggers, and digital content creators dedicated to promoting ethical online practices and digital accountability in Nigeria.
He stated that the visit was aimed at fostering mutual understanding and partnership between the judiciary and the digital media sector, noting that both institutions play vital roles in promoting justice, transparency, and public enlightenment.
“Your Lordship, our visit today is to pay our respects to the judiciary, seek partnership for responsible online reportage, and establish a framework for collaboration in public education, legal awareness, and digital justice literacy,” Chukwunyere said.
The BAVCCA President emphasised the association’s commitment to promoting responsible online behavior among digital creators, adding that the group is already working on a Digital Responsibility and Judicial Awareness Campaign targeted at educating over 10 million social media users on ethical content creation and respect for judicial processes.
He appealed to the Chief Judge to partner with the association as a patron in the campaign and to support BAVCCA’s proposed “Judiciary and the Digital Media Conference” scheduled for early next year.
Chukwunyere also commended the FCT Judiciary for its swift justice delivery, digital court reforms, and continued efforts in maintaining the integrity and accessibility of the justice system under Justice Baba-Yusuf’s leadership.
“We have watched with admiration how Your Lordship continues to uphold the dignity of the Bench amidst growing societal pressures. The reforms you are introducing not only modernize the justice system but also open opportunities for accurate and transparent digital reporting,” he added.
In his response, Hon. Justice Baba-Yusuf welcomed the BAVCCA delegation and congratulated the association’s executive members on their election, noting that their emergence was a reflection of trust, character, and competence.
The Chief Judge commended the association for organising themselves into a structured professional body to check the excesses of online media practitioners, describing the initiative as a step toward ensuring credibility and discipline within the digital space.
He encouraged the leadership to guide their members responsibly and focus on building the association’s reputation as a partner in nation-building.
“You have a very critical role to play in shaping public opinion. Lead rightly, promote truth, and ensure that your platforms contribute positively to the growth of our democracy,” Justice Baba-Yusuf advised.
The Chief Judge also expressed willingness to co-host the proposed “Judiciary and Digital Media” conference with BAVCCA in early 2026, aimed at deepening dialogue between judges, lawyers, and digital content creators on the evolving relationship between law and media technology.
