President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions, declaring that the provision of modern infrastructure for the judiciary and legal profession is essential to deepening the rule of law and sustaining democracy.
Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, at the commissioning of the Office Annex for the Body of Benchers in Abuja’s Institution and Research District, the President described the project as more than an architectural accomplishment, saying it symbolised the Federal Government’s resolve to build resilient institutions capable of advancing justice and national development.
“It is with profound honour and a great sense of national purpose that I stand before you today to officially commission this state-of-the-art Office Annex for the Body of Benchers,” Tinubu said.
“today’s ceremony is not merely a celebration of a beautiful edifice crafted with architectural excellence. It is a resounding affirmation of our administration’s steadfast commitment to the rule of law, the independence of our institutions, and the dignity of the Nigerian legal profession.”
The President said his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda recognises that democracy can only flourish where institutions are strong, independent and adequately equipped to discharge their constitutional responsibilities.
“When we took the oath of office, we promised Nigerians a Renewed Hope. We made it clear that democracy cannot thrive in a vacuum; it requires strong, resilient and well-equipped institutions to anchor it.”
He described the Body of Benchers, which oversees admission into the legal profession and enforces professional discipline, as one of
