FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike says he has been directed by the president to build a new Court of Appeal division in Abuja.
Wike disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the 2023 All Nigeria Judges’ Conference of the Superior Courts of Record at the National Judicial Institute, Abuja, held on Monday.
He also said the President directed that houses be constructed for judges and magistrates in Abuja.
Part of his statement reads,
“In Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), we are committed to fostering an environment that supports the judiciary in dispensing justice without fear or favour.
“We recognise the importance of a well-equipped and adequate staff force as well as the need for continuous education to ensure that our judges are abreast of the latest developments in jurisprudence.
“I am pleased to report that efforts are underway to enhance the infrastructure of our court facilities, including the welfare of judicial officers.
“The President has directed that we should, with immediate effect, construct a new Court of Appeal division of Abuja and that must be completed in 15 months.
“And the President also directed that we should construct houses for the FCT judges and magistrates in Abuja and also directed that judges of the Federal High Court in Abuja and the Court of Appeal in Abuja division must be given new quarters,” he added.
