Jonathan tasks judiciary on ethics of the profession
Speaking at the inauguration of the Federal High Court complex in
Lafia, the President said that no country could dispense justice to its
citizens without strict adherence to ethical codes.
The president was represented by his Vice, Alhaji Mohammed Namadi Sambo.
He said the construction of additional high courts across the country would afford Nigerians the opportunity of obtaining quick dispensation of justice.
``It is a general belief that justice delayed is justice denied, hence the resolve of government to take dispensation of justice to the door-step of Nigerians.
``I want to appreciate the Judiciary for living up to the expectations of Nigerians in every sphere of human endeavour, despite some challenges facing it.
``I wish to call on their lordships and others in the body of benches and the bar to pursue those ethical codes that are the hallmark of judicial practice.
``I wish to call on well-meaning Nigerians to galvanise their intellectual energies in the direction of deepening an objective understanding of the workings of the judiciary in national development,” he said.
The President noted that the transformation agenda of his administration is on course and more determined to bring to the people the much-needed dividends of democracy.
``We are resolutely determined to continue our electoral promises as regards infrastructure development, job and wealth creation, economic stability, transparency, good governance and national security.
``However, it is imperative for us to say that all hands must be on deck and that as citizens, we should all strive towards contributing our quota.
``It is only by this that, together we shall attain our lofty aspirations as a nation”, he said.
Speaking earlier, Gov. Umaru Al-makura of Nasarawa said the inauguration of the complex would bring justice closer to the people.
While thanking the President for the gesture, Al-makura appealed for the establishment of a sub-station in Lafia to boost electricity supply.
The governor also requested for the construction of an alternative road from Doma to Federal Capital Territory.
In his address, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Ibrahim Ndahi Auta, appealed to the National Assembly to reconsider the cuts in the judiciary budget.
He said, ``This has impacted negatively on the judiciary infrastructure and institutional development.
``It tells on the decision to increase the number of judges and the establishment of more judiciary divisions coupled with the present security challenges''.
The president was represented by his Vice, Alhaji Mohammed Namadi Sambo.
He said the construction of additional high courts across the country would afford Nigerians the opportunity of obtaining quick dispensation of justice.
``It is a general belief that justice delayed is justice denied, hence the resolve of government to take dispensation of justice to the door-step of Nigerians.
``I want to appreciate the Judiciary for living up to the expectations of Nigerians in every sphere of human endeavour, despite some challenges facing it.
``I wish to call on their lordships and others in the body of benches and the bar to pursue those ethical codes that are the hallmark of judicial practice.
``I wish to call on well-meaning Nigerians to galvanise their intellectual energies in the direction of deepening an objective understanding of the workings of the judiciary in national development,” he said.
The President noted that the transformation agenda of his administration is on course and more determined to bring to the people the much-needed dividends of democracy.
``We are resolutely determined to continue our electoral promises as regards infrastructure development, job and wealth creation, economic stability, transparency, good governance and national security.
``However, it is imperative for us to say that all hands must be on deck and that as citizens, we should all strive towards contributing our quota.
``It is only by this that, together we shall attain our lofty aspirations as a nation”, he said.
Speaking earlier, Gov. Umaru Al-makura of Nasarawa said the inauguration of the complex would bring justice closer to the people.
While thanking the President for the gesture, Al-makura appealed for the establishment of a sub-station in Lafia to boost electricity supply.
The governor also requested for the construction of an alternative road from Doma to Federal Capital Territory.
In his address, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Ibrahim Ndahi Auta, appealed to the National Assembly to reconsider the cuts in the judiciary budget.
He said, ``This has impacted negatively on the judiciary infrastructure and institutional development.
``It tells on the decision to increase the number of judges and the establishment of more judiciary divisions coupled with the present security challenges''.
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