Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has hinted that the State will become a centre for the training of magistrates and judges in the country.
The governor said this will be possible when the foundation stone for the National Judicial Institute will be laid during the next round of inauguration of projects in the State.
Governor Wike gave the hint while speaking to journalists shortly after inspecting the Rumuola and G.R.A Junction flyovers, and the Ezimgbu Link Road in Port Harcourt, the State capital on Saturday.
The governor pointed out that the State Executive Council will soon meet to determine the specific projects that will be lined up for the next phase of inauguration and those to invite as special quests to perform the functions.
“Frankly speaking, it’s not going to be road infrastructure alone, it will involve health, schools and other humanitarian areas.
” We believe that the Chokocho-Igbodo Road in Etche, the Oyigbo Road are key projects we think will be included. And then, we are also going to lay foundation for the Judiciary Institute that will train our Magistrates and Judges.
“We will also lay foundation stone for the liaison office for the Federal Judicial Service Commission, which they have approved and should be sited, for the South-South Region, in Port Harcourt.”
Speaking about the flyover projects just inspected, Governor Wike expressed satisfaction with the quality of work that has been delivered.
He noted that from what has been seen, it is still reassuring that the projects will be ready for inauguration by the end of September 2021.
According to him, the contractors have completed the asphalting work on both the flyovers and the service lanes of the road with attention now focused on building up barricades that will prevent the people from trading directly on the road.
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