The governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, presented an additional 11 cars to judges across the state.
While presenting the cars to the state Chief Judge, Justice Josiah Mejabi, at Muhammad Buhari Square in Lokoja, the governor promised to deliver the last batch of the vehicles for the state judiciary soon.
Mr Ododo who was represented by the Head of Service, Elijah Evimemi, said that the gesture was a proof of his administration’s priority for the welfare of judicial officers in the state.
He also said that the judicial officers are expected to provide optimum service and results to the people of Kogi State.
His words, “The issuance of the 11 vehicles is in fulfillment of my promise to the judiciary on the day of the swearing-in of newly-appointed judges in July to add more cars to the arm.
“That day, this government gave out 14 vehicles and today, we are giving out 11 more to our hardworking judicial officers in the state.
“We hope to supply more soon so that it can go around all our judges and magistrates operating in the state,” he said.
Continuing, the governor urged the judicial officers to reciprocate the government’s gesture by doing justice to all and sundry seeking their service in courtrooms.
In his response, the chief judge of the state appreciated Mr Ododo for keeping to his promise to the judiciary by donating utility vehicles to the judicial officers in the state.
The chief judge explained that the vehicles would go a long way in assisting them in the performance of their duties of adjudication on matters concerning the unity and peaceful coexistence of Kogi residents.
He added, “I can openly say here that his administration is an inclusive one that is characterised by fairness and justice.
“Ododo is a man of his word. His words are followed by actions. I believe he will soon donate the last batch of the vehicles to us so that all the judicial officers will have theirs,” he said.
