Tinubu To Judges: Let Justice Be Swift, Fair

President Bola Tinubu has charged Nigeria's judiciary to ensure swift and fair justice, emphasizing that a compromised legal system threatens democratic stability. Speaking at the inauguration of the Court of Appeal's Abuja division office, Tinubu stressed that justice must be blind to status or tribe, ensuring the common man has confidence in the judiciary.

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To My Lords Justices, as you move into this complex, Nigeria asks one thing of you: let justice be swift. Let it be fair. Let it be blind to status, tribe or purse. Let the common man feel that this court is truly his last hope.

Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu stated that the new appellate court building reinforces his administration's "Renewed Hope Agenda." He noted that the previous cramped conditions were unacceptable and that a nation seeking justice must respect its temples. "When I visited and saw the condition, I gave a simple instruction: fix it. Today, we have fixed it," he said.

The president commended Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike for the project's timely delivery, noting that contractors were on site by July after the assignment began in May 2024, and the project was completed within 16 months. Tinubu highlighted that the project aligns with his administration's priorities to improve governance and the rule of law through judicial reforms and increased funding.

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When I visited and saw the condition, I gave a simple instruction: fix it. Today, we have fixed it.

With two large and eight smaller courtrooms, the new complex is expected to facilitate speedy case handling, ensure justice for all, uphold the rule of law, and reduce congestion in correctional centers. Tinubu declared the complex commissioned "for the service of justice and for the benefit of the Federal Republic of Nigeria."

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You took the assignment to deliver this project in May 2024. By July, contractors were on site. You promised 16 months. You delivered in record time. No excuses. No variation. Just results. Nigerians can see the difference. We are proud of your dedication to duty.