Africa Press-Nigeria:
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has charged the Judiciary to restore the confidence people reposed on them through sound judgements.
The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, gave the charge during the opening ceremony of the 2020/2021 Legal Year of the Abia State Judiciary held at the High Court Headquarters, Umuahia.
The State Chief Executive described the theme of the 2020/2021 Legal Year as very apt, given the critical responsibilities and functions of Judicial Staff in Justice delivery and pointed out that, as major stakeholders, judiciary staff must endeavour to deepen the rule of law and accelerate justice administration without compromising the independence of the Judiciary with a view to restoring the confidence of Nigerians in the Judiciary as the baston and last hope of the common man.
He charged the Judiciary to show greater concern and commitment in the fight against corruption not only in the Judicial Arm of Government, but in other arms and the society at large.
Dr lkpeazu further stated that all relevant Judicial institutions should intensity efforts at formulating and providing sound and clear roadmap for enhancement of Justice delivery and elimination of corrupt practices in the Judiciary and other arms of Government.
The Governor reaffirmed that his administration was genuinely committed to discharge its functions and obligations effectively and efficiently for the common good of all.
He assured that all institutional frameworks will be strengthened to ensure that Judicial officers in the state and the nation are treated with dignity and respect in line with acceptable international privileges without prejudice to the rule of law and due process.
