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FCT minister, Nyesom Wike
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, announced on Monday that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has made fresh budgetary provisions for the construction of additional residential houses for FCT High Court judges.
Speaking during the special court session marking the commencement of the 2025/2026 Legal Year of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, Wike said the move aims to address housing shortages and ensure judicial officers are adequately accommodated.
“Providing comfortable and secure accommodation allows judges to focus entirely on the timely and efficient administration of justice, free from the distractions of inadequate living conditions,” Wike stated.
The Minister highlighted several ongoing interventions by the FCTA in support of the judiciary, including the construction of secure residential quarters for Heads of Courts and a new Magistrate Court Complex in Jabi District.
He said that the administration is also building staff quarters for the Nigerian Law School in the FCT and undertaking the design and construction of the Court of Appeal Abuja Division Complex as well as residences for Justices of the National Industrial Court and Federal High Court, Abuja divisions.
Wike further disclosed that under President Tinubu’s directive, the FCTA has handed over the Certificate of Occupancy for the Supreme Court’s land and commenced full perimeter fencing of the complex.
He described the move as a long-awaited step that strengthens confidence in the nation’s apex court and helps prevent encroachment and security breaches.
“These swift interventions give our Apex Court the much-needed confidence building which had not been done in past administrations,” he said.
Wike pledged that the FCTA would intensify efforts to complete priority judicial projects, including the residential quarters for Heads of Courts and the Jabi Magistrate Court Complex.
He added that the Administration would continue working with FCT-based courts to digitize proceedings and registries to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes.
“Justice must never be compromised under any circumstances, for it is the bedrock of our democracy and the safeguard of public trust. As stakeholders, we must work collaboratively to strengthen and improve our judicial system,” the Minister said.
Wike expressed confidence that the 2025/2026 Legal Year would usher in greater efficiency, wisdom, and success for the Court of Appeal and the judiciary at large.
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