FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has reaffirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will continue to support the judiciary to boost productivity, reduce delays, and uphold its independence and integrity.
Wike disclosed that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has made budgetary provisions to build additional residential houses for FCT High Court judges to address housing shortages. He spoke on Monday, December 8, in Abuja at the formal opening of the 2025/2026 Legal Year of the Court of Appeal.
He said “Well-equipped court facilities, chambers, and support infrastructure ensure that judicial work is conducted in a professional, safe, and conducive environment.”
Wike also revealed “Under the President’s decisive action, the FCTA has formally handed over the Certificate of Occupancy for the Supreme Court’s land and commenced the full perimeter fencing of the entire complex to safeguard the nation’s apex court against encroachment and security breaches.”
He added that this intervention has provided long-needed confidence for the judiciary, saying “This confidence-building action trickles down to each arm of the judiciary.”
The minister listed other ongoing projects, including residences for Heads of Courts, a new Magistrate Court Complex in Jabi, staff quarters for the Nigerian Law School, and new Court of Appeal and Federal High Court complexes in Abuja.
Explaining the purpose, he said:
“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.”
Reiterating continued reforms, Wike stated:
“As we step into the new Legal Year, the FCT Administration remains resolute in its determination to further support the implementation of justice reforms. We will aggressively push for the timely completion of the new residential quarters for Heads of Courts and the Jabi Magistrate Court Complex. We will continue to collaborate with the various FCT-based judiciaries to support the digitisation of court proceedings and registries.”
He concluded:
“Justice must never be compromised under any circumstances, for it is the bedrock of our democracy and the safeguard of public trust.”
