President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration was providing housing to judicial officers to reinforced the independence of the judiciary and fortify the vital pillar of Nigerian democracy.
Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, stated this in Abuja on Wednesday, while inaugurating 10 housing units for judges of the Federal High Court, in the newly constructed Judges’ Quarters, at Katampe District.
The President said the project was a deliberate shield against vulnerability, a statement that Nigeria values those who interpret her laws.
“We are here not just to commission buildings but to fortify a vital pillar of our democracy – the judiciary.
”When we embarked on the Renewed Hope Agenda, we made a sacred covenant with the Nigerian people. We promised to revive our institutional trust, secure our nation, and ensure that the rule of law is never compromised nor delayed.
“Today, with the official inauguration of these 10 housing units for judges of the Federal High Court, we are taking a definitive physical step towards fulfilling that promise,” he said.
Tinubu noted that for too long, Nigerians have been talking about the independence of the judiciary in abstract terms, adding however, that the independence requires an independent and secure environment.
“You cannot expect judges to dispense justice without fear or favour when their basic comfort, security, and peace of mind are left to chance.
“True judicial independence is rooted in the dignity of our judicial officers. By providing this set of residential quarters, we are ensuring
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