Kogi state Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Josiah Joe Majebi, has taken delivery of 10 SUV cars from the state government for onward distribution to Judges and Kadis who are about to be appointed for the State Judiciary.
The Chief Judge also recovered abandoned official residence, rehabilitated and moved in.
This was contained in a press statement issued by the judiciary and made available to newsmen in Lokoja on Tuesday.
The CJ said the era of Chief Judges operating from their personal homes had finally come to an end in Kogi state and appreciated the combined efforts of the present Chief Judge and the state government.
Recall that following the demise of the late Chief Judge of the state, Hon. Justice Nasiru Ajanah, in June 2020, the official residence was abandoned until its recent renovation.
Speaking at his residence, the Chief Judge said the official residence of the Chief Judge of Kogi state is a symbol of the entire judiciary of the state, which must always be kept in a decent state to maintain the integrity of the judicial arm of government.
The Chief Judge said the structure he met on ground wasn’t reflective of the true picture of the Judiciary in his integrity-restoration drive and had to call for its immediate recovery and renovation.
Majebi appreciated Governor Yahaya Bello for his prompt response in providing funds for the renovation which was carried out at the lodge and according to stipulated standard.
While also thanking the governor for the vehicles, he, as well, appreciated him for ensuring the provision of official residences for the potential Judges, which he said have already been furnished, just as he added that the renovation of their courts would soon commence.
Kogi CJ moves into official residence, receives 10 SUV cars for judges
