Obiano awards contracts for three High court complexes ----inaugurates new Customary Court complex in Amichi

www.odogwublog.com reports that the Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano yesterday announced his administration has awarded

contracts for the construction of three High courts in the three senatorial zones of the state.

His words: “I have awarded contracts for three High Courts in the three senatorial zones of state, one at Ekwulobia, one at Ihiala and one at Aguleri. These Courts will be a Modern Courts with the high standard that will surpass the ones in entire Africa and my government will still do more for my people

Obiano spoke while commissioning a new ultra modern Customary Court complex at Amichi in Nnewi south local government area of Anambra state.

The governor said that it was in line with his administration’s commitment to developing all sectors and improving the lives of Ndi Anambra across the state.

He said a society separated from justice is worse than a gang of armed robbers, promising that he would continue to promote the cause of justice and equity so that the poor will also be protected.

The governor restated the commitment of his government to execute and transform the entire Judiciary sector in Anambra state.

www.odogwublog.com further reports that Obiano urged the people of the community to vote for all the APGA candidates and President Goodluck Jonathan asthey are the people he can work with to make Anambra state “Light of the Nation” which the symbol implies.

“Jonathan is our only hope. He is the only person who can take this country to the promised land. Among the candidates running for the Presidency, Dr. Jonathan offers Nigeria the best chance at national integration and unity. So, we must vote for him. We must also vote for all the candidates standing for election on the platform of APGA here in Anambra and other states, to enable us work for you people. We must sweep every available position in Anambra State and we must take Anambra state to a greater height.”

Earlier in his welcome address, His Lordship, Hon Justice Samuel Okoye, President of Customary Court of Appeal,  Anambra state ‎expressed delight over the historic occasion of the commissioning of the new building.

He commended the governor for gracing the occasion," there is no doubt that Your Excellency 's presence is a clear manifestation of your love and burning desire to ensure the transformation of the entire Judiciary of Anambra state, particularly the Customary Court of Appeal and the Customary Courts of the state."

Okoye further disclosed that Anambra state as at today commands a total number of thirty four (34) Customary Courts. He also lamented what he described as obsolescence, antiquity and dilapidation of the structures erected by Colonial Masters in the 1900's, 1920's and 1930's that according him still housing the courts long after the Colonial Masters have left. 

He regretted that," most of the buildings now are very unsafe for human use, but our Customary Courts, for want of better alternative are still forced to use them, their ‎insufficiency, unsafety and unfashionability notwithstanding. "

However, he expressed optimism that the rescue mission of His Excellency Governor Obiano will replace the antiquated, archaic, dilapidated, unfashionable and unsafe Customary Court structures dotting the landscape of Anambra state with modern and fashionable ones.

According to Justice Okoye, "the new building was financed 100% by  Anambra state government spanning through your predecessor. Mr Peter Obi and the current administration led by Chief Willie Obiano". He called on Ndi Anambra to give Governor Obiano all the support he needs having demonstrated very clearly in just about 9 months that he has the wherewithal to take Anam­bra State to the next level. He prayed God to continue to give him the wisdom and strength to do more in his stay in office.

 Former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Anambra state, Chief Maja Umeh, lauded the efforts of Obiano’s administration to open up the grass roots and appealed to those who are going to be ministers in the temple of justice of the court to dish out justice and fairness.

The event was graced by top government functionaries, amongst who were Secretary to the State Government, Hon Oseloka Obaze, His Lordship, The Hon Chief Judge Anambra state, Justice P.N.C Umeadi, Former Commissioner for Information Anambra state, Chief Maja Umeh, The Hon. Attorney -General/Commissioner for Justice, Anali Chude Esq, Traditional Rulers, Clergy men and Members of the state House of Assembly and some political aspirants whom the Governor Presented at the event among other dignitaries.