The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured that before the end of President Bola Tinubu’s first tenure, judges of the FCT High Court will no longer live in rented apartments.
Wike gave the assurance on Monday during the flag-off ceremony for the design and construction of official residences for the Heads of Courts in Abuja, including the President of the Court of Appeal, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, the Chief Judge of the FCT High Court, and the President of the Industrial Court.
According to him, the initiative aligns with President Tinubu’s directive to improve the welfare and performance of judicial officers across the country.
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“When we were appointed, one of the things Mr. President said was that improving the welfare and performance of judicial officers has been a long-standing challenge. He asked what could be done differently, and I told him that his government must ensure judges no longer live in rented houses,” Wike stated.
The minister emphasised that judges’ safety and integrity could be compromised when they reside in private rented properties, given the sensitive nature of their work.
“Sometimes they don’t even know their landlords or neighbours. These judges handle criminal and other serious cases. You can’t tell what may happen. So, it is important they have their own homes,” he added.
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Wike commended the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice for supporting the project, noting that the initiative marks a turning point in the FCT’s history.
“Before the end of President Tinubu’s first tenure, no judge of the FCT High Court will be living in a rented apartment,” the minister assured.
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