Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has reaffirmed government commitment towards the growth and development of the judiciary in the country.
Dr. Uduaghan who spoke through his deputy, Prof. Amos Utuama (SAN) stated this during the opening ceremony of the 2011/2012 Legal year celebration held in Asaba, Delta State.
He stated that the three arms of government which are the executive, legislature and judiciary must work in one accord for the smooth and successful running of the state.
According to the governor, the judiciary is the last hope for the common man to seek redress, stressing that there was the need to provide a more conducive environment with modern facilities for judges to discharge their duties effectively.
In a key note address, the State Chief Judge, Justice Z. A. Smith pointed out that the legal year celebration was an ideal occasion for the appraisal and rededication of the proceeding of the twelve month of justice delivery in the state.
He emphasized that the judiciary must continue to uphold its independence, and to serve the two arms of government by protecting those governed in the state.
In a welcome address, the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Justice Charles A. Ajuyah noted that this legal year ceremony was a period of stocktaking and sober reflection of the role of those in the Bar and Judiciary.
Justice Ajuyah emphasized that it was time to rededicate themselves to the dispensation of justice to all manner of persons without fear or favour, adding that to achieve this, all agencies connected with the administration of Justice must cooperate for the betterment of the legal profession.
Earlier, a Special Church Service was held to mark the beginning of the 2011/2012 Legal Year at the Saint Peters Anglican Cathedral (Bishop Court), Asaba.
In his sermon at the service, the Bishop In-Charge, Right Reverend Justus N. Mogekwu stated that judges are not just ordinary people but authorities recognized by God in the dispensation of justices, both punishment and corrections in the society.
Reverend Mogekwu noted that judges represent God on earth, adding that they are the hope of the common man, even as he said that they should be fair in the dispensation of Justice.
He advised them to distinguish themselves as judges whom God had ordained to dispense justice with all sense of righteousness and equity.
Highpoints of the occasion was a Special Thanksgiving by the Judiciary and the inspection of the Nigeria Police Force quarter guide by the Deputy Governor.
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