The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Friday said the construction of new court complexes across Abuja would significantly enhance justice delivery and end the persistent shortage of courtrooms in the nation’s capital.
Wike made the remarks while inspecting ongoing High Court and Magistrate Court projects in Asokoro, Jabi and Garki, expressing optimism that the intervention would strengthen the judicial system in the Federal Capital Territory.
“We are doing unexpected road projects, and today we are taking turns to inspect our intervention in the judicial sector as a means to provide more courthouses for the FCT High Court and Magistrate Courts,” he said.
The minister commended the pace and quality of work at the various sites, particularly in Garki, where construction has advanced significantly.
He acknowledged the challenges posed by the terrain in Asokoro but expressed confidence that they would be surmounted.
“I’ve seen the level of work, even though the topography in Asokoro is very bad. It’s a problem, but we’ll overcome it.
“Jabi was the last one where we did the foundation in December last year. Now we’re in Garki, and you can see how far this has gone. I’m very pleased with the quality of the job,” Wike stated.
According to him, contractors handling the projects have pledged to complete and deliver the court complexes before the end of June.
“The contractors have said that before the end of June, they will have delivered this project. I think with this intervention, Mr President has ensured that FCT courts will have more courthouses now so that they will not be lacking courtrooms to dispense justice as required,” he added.
Wike stressed that strengthening the judicial arm of government was as vital as investing in infrastructure such as roads, schools and healthcare facilities.
He noted that effective justice delivery is central to good governance and democratic dividends.
“We’re doing road works, fixing schools and addressing the health sector. The judicial arm of government is also critical in ensuring that people receive the dividends of democracy. There’s no reason we should pay attention to one sector and leave the other,” he said.
He maintained that providing adequate courtrooms and befitting accommodation for judicial officers would improve efficiency, reduce case backlog and boost public confidence in the justice system.The minister reaffirmed the commitment of the FCT Administration to balanced development across sectors to ensure residents benefit from improved infrastructure and stronger institutional support.
Current road projects in the FCT have reached advanced stages, with major networks connecting the Airport Expressway to Kuje and Gwagwalada also expected to be completed by June 2026.
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