Legal Year: Gov Nwifuru Expresses Confidence in Judiciary; Reels Out Efforts to Quicken Justice Delivery
Legal Year: Gov Nwifuru Expresses Confidence in Judiciary; Reels Out Efforts to Quicken Justice Delivery
The Ebonyi State Governor, Rt. Hon Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has expressed confidence in the judiciary to dispense justice without fear or favour as the last hope of the common man.
Governor Nwifuru made this known during the 2024/2025 Legal Year of the Ebonyi State Judiciary in Abakaliki, the capital of the state.
While promising to continue to prioritise the welfare of Judiciary workers, the governor listed some of his achievements geared towards quick dispensation of justice to include Ebonyi State Correction Service law, and establishment of Citizens Mediation Centre among others.
Commending the judiciary for its role in shaping societal behaviour, norms and values, Governor Nwifuru noted that the theme of the annual event speaks directly to the transformative power of law in guiding the society towards progress, equity and justice.
In a valedictory speech to mark the solemn occasion, Chief judge of Ebonyi State Judiciary, Justice Elvis A Ngele who appreciated Governor Nwifuru for providing the members of bench with official vehicles and placing premium on the general welfare of Judiciary workers said the outgone legal year recorded lots of success as well as challenges.
The Chief Judge called for greater synergy among all the stakeholders in the administration of justice stressing that there is no going back in pursuit of an ideal justice delivery devoid of undue delays and seeming inefficiency.
Theme of the 2024 legal year is “Law as an instrument of social engineering”. Meanwhile, Governor Nwifuru inspected the guard of honour mounted by the Nigeria Police Force as the culture of the event demands.
