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The Federal Executive Council in a new directive on Monday has mandated the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Administration, to immediately commence the construction of 40 number judges quarters at Katampe District to provide accommodation for judges and justices.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike disclosed this while briefing newsmen after the council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
“What it means is that out of these 40, FCT High Court, which is like the FCT Court, will have 20, the Federal High Court will have 10 and the Court of Appeal will have 10. And these will be completed in 15 months,” Wike said.
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He explained that the decision is predicated on the premium President Tinubu’s administration attaches to members of the judiciary.
“Mr President wonders how judges and justices will be living in rented houses and hotel apartments. That is not safe for our judiciary; that is not convenient for them to do their work. And so, Mr President directed that the FCT, through the FCDA, should immediately construct 40 number judges and justices accommodation at Katampe District.”
According to Wike, all the access as well as arterial roads within the quarters will also be constructed.
In other news, Umo Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has suggested that a forthcoming dissolution of the state Executive Council, as well as various statutory and non-statutory boards, is likely to take place soon.
The Eastern Updates reports that upon assuming office, Governor Eno retained nearly all of the commissioners from past administrations, with the exception of the Commissioner for Internal Security and Waterways, as well as other aides.
It is noteworthy that certain officials have served across the tenure of more than three distinct administrations.
While addressing questions from journalists during a media briefing in Uyo on Saturday to mark the 37th anniversary of the state, Eno emphasized that the commissioners, who have committed their time and energy to the state’s growth, should not be taken aback by the dissolution.
He acknowledged that there is an urgent requirement to revamp the system, a sentiment shared by the commissioners as well.
