Kogi Governor, Usman Ododo, has presented 11 new cars to judges in the state on Tuesday.
Ododo promised to deliver the last batch of cars to the judges while presenting 11 units to the state Chief Judge, Josiah Mejabi, at Muhammad Buhari Square, Lokoja.
The governor, represented by the Head of Service, Elijah Evimemi, said that the move was a proof of his administration’s priority for the welfare of judicial officers in the state for optimum service and results.
“The issuance of the 11 vehicles is in fulfillment 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 judiciary,” he said.
“That day, this government gave out 14 vehicles and today, 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 round all our judges and magistrates operating in the state.”
Ododo urged the judicial officers to reciprocate the government’s gesture by doing justice to all and sundry seeking their service in courtrooms.
In his remarks, the chief judge appreciated the governor for keeping to his promise to the judiciary by donating utility vehicles to the judicial officers in the state.
Mejabi said that the vehicles would go a long way in assisting them in the performance of their duties of adjudication on matters concerning the unity and peaceful coexistence of Kogi residents.
He described Ododo as a people’s governor, based on the 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 words. 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,” he said.
