The Chief Justice of Nigeria, (CJN) Justice Walter Onoghen has
flagged off the construction of the Rivers State Judges Quarters,
with a call to other state governments to emulate the Rivers State
Government by embarking on similar projects.
Performing the ground breaking of the project on Wednesday, the
CJN lauded the Rivers State Government for initiating and embarking
on the project.
The CJN said: “To say that I am very happy to be here because
the Judiciary which is my primary constituency is being recognised
and given its due by a government that feels concerned about the
plight of judicial officers.
“I feel happy that this is a positive change which is very much
desired by all. I am here today because I believe in the project.
And because I share in the dream. Also because I equally have the
support of the Federal Government to pursue similar projects for
the Federal Judiciary “.
While expressing happiness to be associated with the event, he
noted that the project will help judicial officers focus on their
constitutional roles.
The Chief Justice of Nigeria stated that the project gives
judicial officers a sense of belonging and the clear indication
that they are appreciated by the society.
In his remarks, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike said
the ground breaking exemplifies how his administration treasures
the judicial branch of government and proves that the
administration is a covenant-fulfilling government.
He said: “Most of us can still recollect the awful state of the
State’s judiciary before we took over the levers of governance.
Apart from the heresy of closing down the courts for nearly two
years, the immediate past administration never, for a moment, cared
about the well being of judicial officers.
“And so when we sought to replace that horrible regime, we
promised to rebuild and strengthen the State’s judiciary in all its
nuances as well as improve the working conditions of our
magistrates and judges to enhance effective justice delivery in the
State.”
The governor stated that his administration is already achieving
its goal of making Port Harcourt a Judicial Hub through the
construction of a Federal High Court, ongoing construction of
National Industrial Court and the total rehabilitation of the
dilapidated Court of Appeal.
The governor emphasised that his administration remains
committed to the welfare of judicial officers in the state. He
noted that the State Governmemt has already provided judicial
officers with vehicles and decent working environment.
He said: “Today, we have started the process of delivering on
the first phase of our promise to provide decent residences for
judicial officers with the construction of twenty purpose-built
5-bedroom duplexes with service quarters and recreational
facilities in this exclusive estate.
” The need for this project is self-evident. Providing houses
for judges in a safe, secure and serene environment gives them the
privacy and comfort that they need to effectively discharge their
functions”.
The governor added: “In ae allocation of official residence for
life in Port Harcourt, all the judicial officers of Rivers origin
serving with the Federal Judiciary will also be provided with cars
just as we have done with the State’s judicial officers and
magistrates.”
The governor urged the Judiciary to be independent-minded with
the courage to act on the side of justice without any limitation,
improper influence, inducements, pressures, threats or
interferences from any entity or for any reason.
Also speaking, Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Adama
Iyayi-Laminkara described the project as historic.
She said: “This demonstrates the commitment of the Rivers State
Governor to the infrastructural development and welfare of judicial
officers “.
The Rivers State Judges Quarters consists of 20 units fully
detached five bedroom duplexes, service quarters in planned and
landscaped serene environment , filled with lush vegitation and
green.
The Judges Quarters will have sports facilities, energy centre,
water treatment plant and it sits a total area 4.1 hectares.
Below Photos
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom
Ezenwo Wike (m) his wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike and
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onoghen during the flag
off of the construction of the Rivers State Judges Quarters by
Justice Onoghen on Wednesday in Port Harcourt.
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom
Ezenwo Wike (m), Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onoghen
(l) and Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Mary Odili during the
flag off of the construction of the Rivers State Judges Quarters by
Justice Onoghen on Wednesday.
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, (CJN) Justice Walter Onoghen has
flagged off the construction of the Rivers State Judges Quarters,
with a call to other state governments to emulate the Rivers State
Government by embarking on similar projects.
Performing the ground breaking of the project on Wednesday, the
CJN lauded the Rivers State Government for initiating and embarking
on the project.
The CJN said: “To say that I am very happy to be here because
the Judiciary which is my primary constituency is being recognised
and given its due by a government that feels concerned about the
plight of judicial officers.
“I feel happy that this is a positive change which is very much
desired by all. I am here today because I believe in the project.
And because I share in the dream. Also because I equally have the
support of the Federal Government to pursue similar projects for
the Federal Judiciary “.
While expressing happiness to be associated with the event, he
noted that the project will help judicial officers focus on their
constitutional roles.
The Chief Justice of Nigeria stated that the project gives
judicial officers a sense of belonging and the clear indication
that they are appreciated by the society.
In his remarks, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike said
the ground breaking exemplifies how his administration treasures
the judicial branch of government and proves that the
administration is a covenant-fulfilling government.
He said: “Most of us can still recollect the awful state of the
State’s judiciary before we took over the levers of governance.
Apart from the heresy of closing down the courts for nearly two
years, the immediate past administration never, for a moment, cared
about the well being of judicial officers.
“And so when we sought to replace that horrible regime, we
promised to rebuild and strengthen the State’s judiciary in all its
nuances as well as improve the working conditions of our
magistrates and judges to enhance effective justice delivery in the
State.”
The governor stated that his administration is already achieving
its goal of making Port Harcourt a Judicial Hub through the
construction of a Federal High Court, ongoing construction of
National Industrial Court and the total rehabilitation of the
dilapidated Court of Appeal.
The governor emphasised that his administration remains
committed to the welfare of judicial officers in the state. He
noted that the State Governmemt has already provided judicial
officers with vehicles and decent working environment.
He said: “Today, we have started the process of delivering on
the first phase of our promise to provide decent residences for
judicial officers with the construction of twenty purpose-built
5-bedroom duplexes with service quarters and recreational
facilities in this exclusive estate.
” The need for this project is self-evident. Providing houses
for judges in a safe, secure and serene environment gives them the
privacy and comfort that they need to effectively discharge their
functions”.
The governor added: “In ae allocation of official residence for
life in Port Harcourt, all the judicial officers of Rivers origin
serving with the Federal Judiciary will also be provided with cars
just as we have done with the State’s judicial officers and
magistrates.”
The governor urged the Judiciary to be independent-minded with
the courage to act on the side of justice without any limitation,
improper influence, inducements, pressures, threats or
interferences from any entity or for any reason.
Also speaking, Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Adama
Iyayi-Laminkara described the project as historic.
She said: “This demonstrates the commitment of the Rivers State
Governor to the infrastructural development and welfare of judicial
officers “.
The Rivers State Judges Quarters consists of 20 units fully
detached five bedroom duplexes, service quarters in planned and
landscaped serene environment , filled with lush vegitation and
green.
The Judges Quarters will have sports facilities, energy centre,
water treatment plant and it sits a total area 4.1 hectares.
Below Photos
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom
Ezenwo Wike (m) his wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike and
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onoghen during the flag
off of the construction of the Rivers State Judges Quarters by
Justice Onoghen on Wednesday in Port Harcourt.Rivers State Governor, Nyesom
Ezenwo Wike (m), Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onoghen
(l) and Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Mary Odili during the
flag off of the construction of the Rivers State Judges Quarters by
Justice Onoghen on Wednesday.
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