President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday called on judges to always ensure quick dispensation of justice.
The President made the call when he inaugurated the Federal High Court Complex, Lokoja, Kogi State.
Represented by Governor Idris Wada of Kogi State, Jonathan said the quick dispensation of justice would help rekindle the confidence of litigants and the general public in the judiciary.
Jonathan said: “The cry of everyone is for speedy dispensation of justice.
“All hands must be on deck to ensure that cases are not unduly delayed.”
He, however, noted that justice could not be speedily dispensed without comfortable office and residential accommodation for the judges and staff of the judiciary.
In his speech, Wada said the people and government of Kogi State were happy with the inauguration of the complex.
He commended Justice Ibrahim Auta of the Federal High Court, Abuja for his outstanding leadership qualities and promotion of cordial relationship between the Bar and the Bench.
Earlier, Auta assured Nigerians that the Federal High Court and its judges and staff would continue to offer robust adjudication and high calibre service.
Auta said: “In our efforts to ensure that we eliminate delays in the court, I have issued the Practice Direction with regard to payment of penalty fees for late filing of processes.
“There is also a criminal procedure to take care of offences like rape, kidnapping etc.”
The complex has two courtrooms and chambers with a number of offices for staff.
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