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Chairman of body of benchers thank President Tinubu, Wike over provision of infrastructure for judiciary
The Chairman of the Body of Benchers of Nigeria, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, for their infrastructural intervention and support for the judicial arm of government.
Chief Awomolo, who spoke while flagging off the design, construction, and furnishing of the office annex of the Body of Benchers of Nigeria, also stated that the executive’s support for the judiciary does not amount to interference with the independence of either arm of government.
The Chairman said no arm of government was sufficiently endowed with everything it required to perform its constitutional functions, adding that the makers of the Nigerian constitution also foresaw the need for support, cooperation, collaboration, and intervention of the executive arm in areas of infrastructural facilities.
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”.
While describing the FCT Minister as an Ambassador of the judiciary, Chief Awomolo said g, “The infrastructural intervention now made to the Body of Benchers by the Honourable Minister is one of the Executive supports which deserve appreciation and commendation”.
In his remarks, the FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike also highlighted the importance of collaboration between the various arms of government and stressed the FCT Administration’s commitment to providing a conducive environment for the judiciary to function effectively.
He disclosed that provision was made in the supplementary budget of the FCT for the construction of the Body of Benchers office complex and was approved by the President, and assured that the project would be completed over the next 10 months.
The Minister also revealed that the President has approved the construction of 10 residential buildings for the lecturers of the Nigerian law school, which will be flagged off in the coming week.
He said, “It’s a public school owned by the government, and they lack basic infrastructure. Mr. President said it has to be done, and he approved the construction of 10 residential buildings for the lecturers, which will be flagged off on Monday and completed in 10 months.”
The Minister assured of the availability of funds for the project and thanked President Tinubu for his unwavering support for the FCT Administration.
Responding to a request to provide a fire service station within the Body of Benchers complex, the Minister also assured that the project would be included in the FCT’s 2025 budget.
He said, “You can take it for granted; by 2025, we are going to establish a fire service station within this complex”.
The FCT Minister pledged his continued support for the judiciary, adding that criticisms would not deter him.
“I want to assure the Body of Benchers that I will make you proud, and you will see a difference as far as governance is concerned,” he added.
In his goodwill message, Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation Kanu Agabi (SAN) described the FCT Minister as a man with a plan who has given hope to the nation and thanked the Minister for the respect and support he has shown the judiciary.
He said, “We are very proud of you, we appreciate you, and we are grateful to you. I thank God that a man like you is Minister at this time. You have vision, you are decisive, you have foresight. Thank you for all the things you are doing.”
Giving an overview of the project, Ag. Executive Secretary FCDA, Engr. Richard Yunana Dauda said the project is located within the Institution and Research District in Phase 3 of the Federal Capital City and involves constructing and furnishing an office complex and providing other facilities like Conference Halls and meeting rooms.
He said the project will provide a conducive environment for the Benchers to carry out their statutory functions effectively.
In his pledge of commitment, the Project Manager, Tobocat Nig. Ltd – the contractors handling the project, Engr. Emmanuel Hon assured of the timely completion of the project. He thanked the Minister for entrusting his company with the execution of the project, adding that the project would be executed with the highest standard, abiding strictly by the guidelines and specifications.
FCT Minister, Barr Ezenwo Nyesom Wike (L) being decorated with the insignia of the Body of Benchers by the former Chief Justice of Nigeria and Vice Chairman of the Body of Benchers, Chief Justice Olukayode Arowoola during the flag off of construction of the office complex of the Body of Benchers in Abuja on Friday
Highlights of the event include the decoration of the FCT Minister with the insignia of the Body of Benchers and the presentation of a plague to him by the immediate past Chief Justice of Nigeria and Vice Chairman, Body of Benchers of Nigeria, Justice Ariwoola, to commemorate the official flag-off of the construction exercise.
Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District, Jibrin Isah Echocho, has congratulated Muslim faithful for the successful completion of this year Ramadan fast, urging them to celebrate the Sallah in love, and unity across our communities.
Echocho in a statement madeavailable to CAPITALPOST in Lokoja o Sunday, described the Ramadan period as stressful, but deserving, because it is the only period for spiritual reflection on abstinence from immorality, sincere sacrifice and supplications to Allah.
He added that, Ramadan symbolises Allah’s way of teaching humanity on virtuous living, where people keep away from all forms of comfort to appreciate what the less privileged experience and deprivation they suffers daily.
He task Muslims to extend the lessons of Ramadan to the way we live with our neighbours.
“Let’s seek peace at all times and promote unity of purpose in our society” the Lawmaker demanded.
“May the celebration brings sustainable peace to our homes, my district, Kogi State and Nigeria, he concluded.
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has commended Senator Basheer Lado, for redefining the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, stating that, for the first time in a long while, the office is fully meeting its expectations.
Speaking during his visit to the office of the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters accompanied by distinguished senators, Akpabio described the visit as a significant step in strengthening Executive-Legislative relations.
He praised the Special Adviser and his team for maintaining the confidentiality of communications between the President and Senate, and also, ensuring a seamless flow of information. He further emphasized that the office is now more result-oriented.
Additionally, he acknowledged the office’s diligent efforts in tracking all Bills passed by the Senate and assented to by the President, underscoring its critical role in legislative efficiency.
Expressing his satisfaction, Akpabio noted that he and the Senate delegation were proud of the office’s achievements and looked forward to sustaining the existing cordial and productive relationship between the Executive and the Legislature throughout the administration.
In recognition of his exemplary leadership, Senator Lado presented an Award of Excellence to Senator Akpabio.
In his remarks, Senator Lado reaffirmed his commitment to fostering a harmonious working relationship between the Executive and the Legislature. He lauded Akpabio for his unwavering dedication to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda—defending it with clarity, articulating it with passion, and advancing it through legislative action.
Ahead of the 2025 political party Congresses, Plateau State Chapter of the Labour Party (LP) stakeholders has endorsed the defection of the candidate of the party in the 2023 general elections and the leader of Justice and Rebirth, Barr Gyang Zi SAN, to the All Progressive Congress (APC) with the view to key into the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
They made the call in a communique issued at the end of the enlarge meeting of the stakeholders from Plateau North senatorial zone at the residence of Barr. Gyang Zi in Rayfield Jos.
The communique which was jointly signed by Dr. Ayiki Sati Director General, Justice and Rebirth and
Barr. Samuel Galadima- 2024 Chairmanship candidate of Jos East LGA among others said the call became imperative on the sideline of the leadership tussle at the National Level which violates the core principles and values for the formation of the Party as an alternative for Nigeria for the protection, sustenance of democracy and Social Justice.
They regretted that the leadership tussle has also divided the party into factions leaving party loyalists and supporters in the state of despondency and confusion not knowing where they belong.
Our correspondent reports that the gathering included LP candidates from the 2023/2024 general elections, party executives, and support groups from the six local government areas of the Northern Senatorial District.
Besides, the focus of the discussions was centered on the state of the Labour Party at both national and state levels and the need for political realignment ahead of the 2025 party congresses and conventions.
The stakeholders further frowned at the structural weaknesses in LP and resolved to advise Barr Gyang Zi, to leave the party and join the APC while expressing confidence that the APC would provide him with a platform to advance good governance in the state .
The communique also emphasized the importance of political consultations, particularly with APC leaders at both state and national levels. It called for collaboration with Plateau State APC leaders, including Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, Sen. Simon Bako Lalong, Sen. Diket Plang, and other party officials.
According to the communique, supporters of Barr Gyang Zi also pledged to mobilize grassroots support for the APC, stating that their leader’s defection would strengthen the party in the state.
They urged the APC leadership to formally receive Gyang Zi and his supporters into the party, marking their official transition from the Labour Party.
Stakeholders also reiterated the need for inclusive governance, ensuring that youths, women, and less privileged individuals are sidelined in the democratic process and accordingly officially denounced their membership in the Labour Party, declaring their support for the APC.
They assured that all LP structures aligned with Gyang Zi would follow suit, shifting their loyalty to the ruling party in the state and at the National level.
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