President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike has not disappointed him in the discharge of his duties.
The President explained that Wike is delivering on his
assignment of transforming Abuja into a world class city under his
administration.
He spoke during the inauguration of the Federal High Court
Judges Quarters in Katampe area of Abuja as part of projects to mark his third
year in office.
Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the
event, said, “At this juncture, I’m forced to appreciate our dynamic Minister
of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. When I gave Wike the assignment to transform Abuja
into a world class city, I knew this capacity to deliver.
“Wike, you have not disappointed me, from fixing critical
road networks to ensuring the timely completion of projects like this Judges
Quarters, you have proven that performance is the only currency that matters in
public service.”
Tinubu also commended the leadership of the judiciary for
their collaboration with the executive, stressing the intergovernmental harmony
is good for Nigerians.
He vowed to ensure that his administration would continue to
provide infrastructures that would make the responsibilities of judicial
officers easier
“I also extend my appreciation to the leadership of the
judiciary, the collaboration between the current executive and the judiciary
under this administration remains a proud example of intergovernmental harmony
for the collective good of our people.
“To our Lordships who will occupy these quarters, this
country looks up to you, the Renewed Hope Agenda is anchored on equity and
justice, as we provide infrastructures to make your lives easier, we ask in
return for an unwavering swift, free and fair dispensation of justice.
“Let the judgements that emanates from your minds continue
to strengthen the fabrics of our democracy, your excellencies, my Lords, Abuja
is changing, Nigeria is changing, and the reforms we are putting in place
across all sectors might require patience but the proofs are beginning to show.
“We will not relent until every sector of justice and the
economy, reflects the true greatness of our nation,” he added.
The President noted that the inaugurated project was a
testament towards the political will and what rigorous can achieve, adding that
“we are here not just to commission buildings but to fortify a vital pillar of
our democracy, the judiciary.”
He said: “When we embarked on the Renewed Hope Agenda, we
made a sacred covenant with the Nigerian people, we promised to build
institutional trust, secure our nation, and ensure that the rule of law is
neither compromised nor delayed.
“With the official commissioning of his housing units,
Quarters of the Federal High Court is a step towards fulfilling that promise.
“For too long we have talked about the independence of the
judiciary in abstract terms but independent thought requires an independent
environment, you can’t expect judges to dispense justice without fear or favour
if their comfort, security, and peace of mind are left to chance.
“True judicial independence is build on the dignity of our
Judicial officers by providing this state of the art quarters, we are ensuring
that our Federal High Court judges operate from a place of security, comfort,
and almost dignity.
“These projects is a deliberate shield against
vulnerability, a statement Nigerians values towards interpreting her laws.”
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