By Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja
The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, has presented an additional 11 cars to Judges with assurance to supply more soon so that it can go around all the Judges and magistrates operating in the state.
Presenting the car’ Keys to the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Josiah Mejabi, at the Muhammad Buhari Square, Lokoja, on Tuesday, the governor promised to deliver the last batch very soon.
Ododo, who was represented by the Head of Service, Mr Elijah Evinemi, said this gesture is proof that I prioritize the welfare of the judicial officers for optimum service and results.
His words, “The issuance of the 11 vehicles is in fulfilment of my promise to the judiciary on the day of the swearing-in of newly appointed judges in July to add more cars to the arm.
“That day, this government gave out 14 vehicles, and today y, we are giving out 11 more to our hardworking judicial officers in the state.
“We hope to supply more soon so that it can go around all our Judges and magistrates operating in the state.”
The governor urged the judicial officers to reciprocate the gesture of the government by doing justice to all and sundry who seek their service in courtrooms.
Responding, the state Chief Judge, Justice Josiah Mejabi, thanked the governor for keeping to his promise to the judiciary by donating utility vehicles to the judicial officers in the state.
Mejabi expressed the belief that the vehicles would go a long way in assisting them in performing their civic duties of adjudication on matters that concern the unity and peaceful coexistence of Kogi residents.
The CJ described Gov Ododo as the people’s governor based on his people-oriented policies and programmes being implemented and felt by citizens.
“I can openly say here that his administration is an inclusive one that is characterised by fairness and justice.
“Ododo is a man of his word. His words are followed by actions. I believe he will soon donate the last batch of the vehicles to us so that all the judicial officers will have theirs,” said.
He expressed the hope that after the governor was through with the Health sector, he would look at the renovation of the courts to make them more conducive.
