RSG Distributes 35 SUVs To Judges

To further enhance the administration of justice in Rivers State, the state Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has handed over 35 Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to the Judges of the State High Court and Customary Court of Appeal.

Commissioning the vehicles for distribution to the judges at the State High Court Complex in Port Harcourt last Friday, the governor said: “What we are doing as a government is to give judiciary the support to enhance the administration of justice”.

The governor said that judges require the right environment to administer justice, pointing out that effective transportation framework is necessary for judges to arrive courts on time to preside over cases.

He called on judges to be committed and courageous to the administration of justice.

Wike said that judges should not be discouraged be petitions against them, noting that as long as they have clear conscience, they should go ahead with the administration of justice.

He said: “If we rely on what we hear, we will not be releasing official funds to the judiciary as constitutionally required for fear that people will misinterpret it.”

The governor thanked the state chief judge for the improved revenue from the courts, and added that the achievement is as a result of the blocking of leakages by the chief judge.

He appealed to lawyers to pay their taxes so that the state government will continue to deliver on projects.

In her remarks, Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Adama Inyie Iyayi-Lamikanra said the gesture of the governor will help in the administration of justice.