The move by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike to construct 40 housing units in the Katampe District of the FCT for judges has ignited condemnation from Nigerians.
The 40 housing units, according to Wike, were for judicial officers of the Court of Appeal, Federal High Court, and FCT High Court.
The minister, who said that 70 percent of the project’s budget, which covers furnishing has been provided, added that the contractor was expected to hand over the completed project in 15 months, stressing that the gesture, was part of ongoing efforts to improve the welfare of judicial officers in the country in line with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He said that Tinubu was working tirelessly to ensure the independence of the judiciary, through improved welfare packages and conditions of service.
The former Rivers State governor said that another condition of service that was very critical in insulating the judiciary from interference and manipulation by the executive and legislative arms of government was housing.
“With that, it will be difficult for anybody to manipulate or interfere with their duties. When you have a home, what are you afraid of?
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