Africa-Press – Liberia. In an effort to enhance infrastructure development within the Judiciary Branch of Government and promote access to justice in Liberia, the Chief Justice of the Honorable Supreme Court of Liberia, Her Honor Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh, joined by President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, Sr., dedicated a state of the art Judicial Complex in Cestos City, Rivercess County, valued worth United States dollars one million six hundred twenty-six thousand two hundred thirty-eight dollars and eighty-cents (US$1,626,238.80).
The Project was fully funded by the Government of Liberia through the Executive Branch of Government.
The dedicatory ceremony took place in Cestos City, the capital of Rivercess County at a colorful event on a rainy Monday, August 12, 2024.
The Chief Justice of the Honorable Supreme Court, Her Honor Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh in a statement at the dedicatory ceremony said the construction and dedication of the 14th Judicial Complex, similar to complexes in other circuits, is more than just a building; it is a “symbol of hope and progress.”
“It represents our nation’s commitment to ensuring that justice is accessible, impartial and efficient. It is a testament to our belief that a strong, independent judiciary is vital to the health of our democracy and the protection of our citizens’ rights,” Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh stated.
Chief Justice Yuoh said the complex will be a beacon of hope for all Liberians where the law is administered without fear or favor; and the rights of individuals are safeguarded.
She divulged that with the completion of the court complex, the Judiciary Branch of Government is on the road to building and completing judicial complexes as well as magisterial courts throughout the fifteen counties in Liberia.
According to her, the complex stands as a testament of the Supreme Court’s vision of expanding judicial infrastructures across Liberia which aimed to enhance access to justice and improve judicial service delivery for all citizens and residents within the borders of the nation.
She added that the same vision has guarded the construction of similar judicial complexes in Gbarpolu, Sinoe and Nimba Counties and as well as new court buildings in Bong, Bomi and Grand Gedeh Counties respectively.
The Chief Justice told the people of Rivercess that the decision to construct a judicial complex in their county was driven by a significant infrastructure gap in that part of the country.
Liberia’s Chief Executive, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., at a program marking the dedication of the newly constructed 14th Judicial Circuit Court Complex in Rivercess County has pledged his government unwavering support to the infrastructure development agenda of the Judiciary Branch of Government.
President Joseph Boakai in special remarks as guest of honor during the dedicatory ceremony said the purpose of the dedication of the judicial complex reinforcing the rule of law, uplift the governance system and strengthen the nation’s democracy.
“I therefore, look forward to more of these judicial complexes with a particular hope that they will indeed be temples in which justice will reign supreme and into which; injustice will find no place,” Liberian President, Joseph Nyumah Boakai said.
The Liberian leader reiterated the Executive Branch commitment to working closely with the Judiciary Branch to empower and support the judicial system; emphasizing, the importance of a just and equitable dispensation of justice within the realm of the rule of law.
Senator Willington Gevon Smith speaking on behalf of the Rivercess Legislative Caucus expressed gratitude for the project, noting that the construction of the judicial complex represents justice for the people of Rivercess County.
He admonished residents of Rivercess County to utilize the judicial complex for the intended purpose.
Liberia’s Justice Minister and Attorney General Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh cherished the Supreme Court for the construction of the judicial complex to improve the working environment of judges and other judicial staff.
Justice Minister Tweh implored the citizens of Rivercess County to make use of the judicial complex by reporting cases to the court and not to take the law into their own hands.
“We are hopeful that if you (residents of Rivercess) use the court system seeking redress and justice, you will get transparent justice,” Minister Tweh told the jubilant residents of Rivercess at the occasion.
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