Rivers State will continue to promote the rule of law---Gov Wike

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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom  Wike,  his wife, Justice Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, Rivers State acting Chief Judge, Justice Adama Iyayi-Lamikanra and President of NBA, Augustine Alegeh, SAN,  during the ground breaking ceremony of the NBA New Law Centre in Port Harcourt.


(Nigeria) Rivers State governor, Mr Nyesom Wike has   stated that his administration  will  continue  to  promote  the  rule of law in order to enhance the security  of  the  state.
Speaking  during  the  ground breaking ceremony  for the construction  of  the  new Nigerian Bar Association, NBA,  Port Harcourt  branch on Monday,  Governor Wike  said  his administration  has taken proactive  steps to encourage  the  bar and bench  to promote  the  rule of law.
He said that the Rivers State Government resolved to construct  a new Law Centre for the NBA because  of its commitment  to  enhancing   law practice  in the state with befitting facilities.
Governor Wike said: "We had to relocate  the law center to create room for  the construction  of  more courts in the High Court Complex. We also relocated the law complex for the purpose  of  providing  befitting  facilities  for  lawyers to practice  in the state".
The governor also  formally  handed over the certificate  of  occupancy of the premises  to the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA.
He said  that  the  project will be completed on schedule  by August. According  to him, N200million has been  released  for the commencement of the  project which is expected  to  cost N498million.
In his remarks, NBA President, Augustine Alegeh, SAN, commended Governor Wike for facilitating  the  promotion  of  the  rule of  law through his support to the bar and bench.
He said that the  construction  of  the  new Law Centre will enhance the rule of  law as the lawyers in the state will have access to facilities  for improved  practice.
The NBA President  praised  the  governor  for the seamless transition  in the State Judiciary  where seniority  has been observed.
Also speaking,  Rivers State Acting Chief Judge, Justice Adama Iyayi-Lamikanra said the construction  of  the  new Law Centre has further  proved that Governor Wike is a worthy partner of the Bench and Bar in the promotion  of  the  rule  of law.
Chairman of the NBA Port Harcourt, Dennis Okwakpam said Governor Wike is the biggest benefactor  of the NBA in the history  of  Rivers State.
Rivers State Attorney-General, Emmanuel Aguma announced that the plaque containing all the donors of the old Law Centre  will be transferred  to  the  new complex.
The highpoint  of the  occasion  is the laying  of the foundation  of  the  new Law Centre  by the President of the NBA, Augustine Alegeh.

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