Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has commissioned the newly constructed Umueńe Ultra-Modern Court complex fitted with digital connectivity and state-of-the-art facilities.
Speaking while commissioning the project at the Umueñe, Isialangwa South, on Wednesday, Gov. Otti said that his governance orientation is holistic.
“We consider an effective judicial system as important to the development matrix as quality road networks and efficient power supply systems.
“An effective judiciary is closely connected to improved security of lives and property in communities, better ease of doing business rating, and, of course, building the confidence of investors.
“The state government has invested princely sums in developing modern, fit-for-purpose court buildings across the state, on the strength of its conviction that there can be no real development without unfettered access to justice for every member of the society,” Gov. Otti stated.
The governor vowed to ensure that judicial officers work in a conducive environment.
This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by Gov. Otti’s Chief Press Secretary, Ukoha Ukoha, and made available to journalists in Umuahia.
“The summary of my message today is that never again will our judicial officers operate from structures that are below their standing and stature as oracles of truth and conscience,” Gov. Otti stated.
He charged judicial officers to discharge justice, saying that he expects that everyone connected to the service of justice delivery will rise to the demands of the hour, serving with a fair and balanced disposition.
While commending the Abia State judiciary for distinguishing itself as an objective partner in the push to advance the boundaries of wholesome human experience in the state, Gov. Otti informed the audience that over the next few weeks, completed court buildings across the 16 other local government areas would be open for public use.
Gov. Otti reiterated his commitment to constructing multifunctional ultramodern judicial complexes in Aba and Umuahia.
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“Like I had announced at the beginning of the legal week ceremony a few weeks ago, we shall again crack the earth to begin the construction of multifunctional and ultramodern judicial complexes in Aba and Umuahia.
“The structures will accommodate 15 standard courtrooms, standard offices, a special courtroom, and chambers for the chief judge, conference centres for the judges, and other spaces for judicial events and ceremonies.
“There will also be a 1,000-seater capacity multi-purpose hall within the two complexes, amongst other facilities that highlight the central place of the judiciary in our grand development outlook,” Gov. Otti stated.
Chief Judge of Abia State, Justice Lilian Abai, described the project as a milestone and a symbol of justice and hope, saying that the court would strengthen justice delivery and speed up judicial processes in the state.
She thanked Gov. Otti for his visionary leadership and commitment towards promoting justice delivery in Abia State and called on all judicial officers and staff to uphold the sanctity of the judicial system.
