The people came flamboyantly dressed, and various women groups identified by the brilliant colors of the George fabrics, which only came out on the most important of events, indicated the event’s significance.
He said adequate provision was made in the budget of the FCT by the National Assembly for the purchase of the 50 operational vehicles, adding that the FCTA had, earlier in the year, also distributed 50 operational vehicles to the security agencies, bringing the total number to 100.
The FCT Minister stated this while delivering a paper on judicial Independence at the 2024 annual Court of Appeal Justices conference held in Abuja on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He said the judiciary, as an arm of government, must be free from interference, either by the Legislative and executive arms of government or other individuals, to guarantee its integrity and independence.
Barr. Wike observed that the disconnect between the Abuja Lokoja Expressway and the Pai Community was due to the absence of good motorable road, and said the award and construction of the A2 to Pai road project, will enhance the living condition of the people within the community as well as improve the security situation in the area.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, the Minister said that legal institutions could do a lot more in providing infrastructure if adequately funded and called for the amendment of the TETFUND Act to include the Nigerian Law School as a fund beneficiary.
“I assure Your Lordships that the FCT Administration is dedicated to creating an enabling environment for “justice not only to be done but to be seen to be done.” We are open to working closely with the judiciary to identify areas where improvements are necessary and implement solutions that will enhance justice delivery.
He said, “The Body of Benchers is very grateful to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR and Chief Executive of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for approving the initiative of the Honourable Minister for the FCT, His Excellency, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, Life Bencher, CON for interventions of provision of basic infrastructural facilities in the Nigerian Law School, Body of Benchers and the judiciary”.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, the Minister said the provision of access roads would encourage the development of the real estate sector, enhance access to the markets for agricultural produce, and also decongest the Abuja city center.
while stressing that development will not be concentrated in the Abuja city center, the Minister said the Kabusa-Ketti road would be provided with streetlights as part of efforts to tackle insecurity.
Barr. Wike said, “What we are doing today is what the Renewed Hope Agenda is all about – giving hope back to our people. I’m sure the people of Kabusa and Takushara have lost hope that this road will ever be done. But to the glory of God and by the coming in of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, it’s a different story”.