Wike speaks on providing accommodation for Court of Appeal judges as FCT minister

Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory minister (FCT) minister, has promised to address the house deficit issues confronting the Court of Appeal judges.

The minister made the promise while delivering his speech at the celebration of the beginning of the Court of Appeal's new 2023/2023 legal year in Abuja on Monday, September 25.

“We are not unaware of challenges confronting justices of this honourable court in the FCT, especially the problem associated with their accommodation. We will look closely at this matter to see how it can be best mitigated."

Wike further expressed the confidence that Nigerians would continue to see the judiciary as a weapon of justice and a platform to resolve disputes.

The minister maintained that the judiciary as a tier of government was critical to the "renewed hope" agenda of President Bola Tinubu.

The former governor of Rivers State then called for the support of the judiciary in his visionary journey to rejuvenate the FCT.

Wike said his commitment to providing the necessary support for the judiciary was due to the recognition that the third tier of government is important to preserving justice, citizens' rights protection and the well-being of Nigerian society.