The Chief Judge of Kogi state, Hon. Justice Josiah Majebi,
has said the presence of court in any community is an evidence of civilisation and an indication of adherence to rule of law by such community.
Justice Majebi stated this when he commissioned a Senior Magistrate’s Court at Imane in Olamaboro local government area of Kogi state Saturday.
He stated that, “A society that has faith in administration of justice and also prepared to make a conducive environment for its achievement is a civilised society.”
The Chief Judge who inaugurated the court following the community’s effort to have the court located in the area, commended the people’s efforts and thanked those who worked tirelessly for the establishment of the court.
“I want to thank all of you that made donations and sacrifices for the attainment of this judicial height in this community. The Imane people, having taken the trouble, and haven made sacrifices to ensure you have this court today, is a testimony to the fact that you are civilized,” the CJ said.
He added that as an avenue for quick resolution of disputes, availability of court aids foreign investments as it encourages would-be investors to communities.
“Having courts close to you is an evidence of civilisation. It will eventually lead to the development of the area by attracting investors who will believe that when criminal activities are perpetrated against them, the police will arrest and the criminals will be taken to court for prosecution.
“That confidence will be built that their investment would be protected and their presence in the community secured. So I want to say that as your community is attractive and advancing, with the establishment of this court, I assure you that whatever progress you may have made before now, you will progress more.”
Earlier, the traditional ruler of the community, His Royal Highness, Ibrahim Calistus Salifu, the Odaojiji Imane, who hosted the Chief Judge and his entourage in his palace, recalled how the judiciary was instrumental to his enthronement through a Supreme Court
