Senator Hope Uzodimma on Wednesday gifted 20 SUV vehicles to Judges in Imo State.
The Governor provided to take care of the outstanding entitlements of the retired Judges.
Justice Matthew Njoku praised the Governor for his magnanimity to the judiciary in such a brief period.
The Governor made this known during a courtesy visit by the Judges. He mentioned that the gesture was vital in order to convey a few harmonious working relationship between the judiciary and the other arms of government in Imo State.
He acknowledged that dividends of democracy can solely be delivered to the individuals when the Executive, Legislative and Judicial arms of government are working harmoniously.
Governor Uzodimma offered vehicle gifts of 20 brand new Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to the serving Judges as a manner of motivating them to work. He noted that Imo State Judges haven’t been treated properly by previous administrations and pledged to change the narrative.
The Governor who didn’t solely cease at presenting vehicles to the Judges, additionally provided to take care of the outstanding entitlements of the retired Judges and ensure that other retiring ones get their entitlements a month or two after retirement, a record which has not occurred within the history of Imo State.
Governor Uzodimma spoke about job security and dignity for the serving Judges, including {that a} good operational environment for them could be paramount in his administration.
Governor Uzodimma pressured the necessity for love to prevail among the judicial officers, hatred and acrimony should be prevented.
He acknowledged that love performs vital role and contributes to strengthening the economy and fostering synergy among workers.
The Governor acknowledged that he’s dedicated to introducing modern techniques to quicken justice dispensation and urged the Judges to key into the administration and do their work without fear or favour.
The Acting Chief Judge of Imo State, Justice Ijeoma Agugua, while speaking on the purpose of their visit. Mentioned they came to parley with the Executive represented by the Governor on how best to ensure harmonious working relationship between the three arms government.
She commended the Governor for making the Judiciary come alive again within the discharge of their duties as people entrusted with dispensing justice for the common man, promising not to be found wanting.
The Acting Chief of the Customary Court of Appeal of Imo State, Justice Matthew Njoku praised the Governor for his magnanimity to the judiciary in such a brief period.
Njoku thanked Governor Uzodimma for “wiping away their tears and eradicating the disgrace they’ve confronted in the past before their counterparts from other States.” He prayed for God’s guidance and protection for the Governor.