PRESIDENT TINUBU UNVEILS JUDGES’ QUARTERS, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO RULE OF LAW
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By:Tajudeen Aminat
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday restated his administration’s commitment to strengthening judicial independence and advancing institutional reforms as he commissioned the newly completed 10-unit Court of Appeal Judges’ Quarters in the Katampe District of Abuja.
He described the project as a deliberate investment in the rule of law and democratic governance. The President was represented at the event by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN).
Tinubu said the housing project is part of a series of judicial infrastructure developments being unveiled to mark the third anniversary of his administration, noting that a functional justice system requires more than legislation and judicial officers.
He explained that the initiative goes beyond the judiciary’s regular budgetary provisions, adding that it reflects a broader effort to improve the welfare, efficiency, and independence of judicial officers.
According to him, the provision of residential accommodation for judges is aimed at enhancing productivity and safeguarding judicial independence, stressing that the welfare of judges should be viewed as a national investment.
He also disclosed plans for further expansion of judicial infrastructure within the Katampe District, including additional facilities for the National Industrial Court, the Code of Conduct Bureau, the Federal High Court, and the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, suggesting the area could eventually become a “Judiciary Boulevard.”
Tinubu commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for the successful delivery of the project, while also urging state governments to prioritise investment in judicial infrastructure.
Speaking at the event, Wike encouraged subnational governments to support judicial development, arguing that federal courts primarily serve citizens within their host states. He also referenced his experience as Governor of Rivers State, where he facilitated the establishment of judicial facilities to ease access to justice.
Wike further maintained that providing infrastructure for the judiciary strengthens, rather than undermines, its independence, adding that the President had encouraged him to prioritise improvements in judicial welfare.
In her remarks, President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, described the project as a significant milestone in providing a secure and dignified environment for judicial officers, noting that living conditions can influence the quality of judicial reasoning and output.
She added that secure housing helps protect judges from undue influence and supports the integrity of judicial processes, while also aiding the attraction and retention of experienced judicial officers.
The Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Richard Dauda, disclosed that the project is part of a broader 40-unit judges’ housing scheme in Katampe District. He said the estate includes fully furnished duplexes, staff quarters, recreational facilities, internal roads, power and water systems, and perimeter security infrastructure.
The commissioning follows the inauguration of a new Court of Appeal complex in Abuja, highlighting the administration’s ongoing focus on judicial infrastructure as part of wider governance reforms.
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