Niger to free judiciary
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From Mathew Jwantu, Minna
Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani-Bello on Monday said he is set to grant full autonomy to the Judiciary for optimal performance in the State.
The is part of the State’s commitment to the welfare of judiciary workers, the Governor said at a two-day training for Magistrates’ and District Courts in Minna.
”The government has embarked on a renovation of some courts builds across the state to provide a conducive judicial environment.
”The government would continue to ensure that the judiciary gets its own share of FAAC allocation,” he said.
Also at the training, Gov. Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State commended the Niger state government’s synergy with the judiciary for efficiency.
Tambuwal, who described the judiciary as the last hope of the common man, called for adequate support to the judiciary by other Nigerian States.
The training was sponsored by the Department for International Development (DFID), Role UK London Judicial College London, African House London, and the Niger government.
