Osunbor presents 16 Jeeps to judges

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BENIN—GOVERNOR Oserhiemen Osunbor of Edo State has presented 16 brand new KIA Sorento Jeep vehicles to Judges of the State High Court and Customary Court of Appeal, just as he also comfirmed the appointment of Professor Patrick Osho as a non ex-officio member of Edo State Judicial Service Commission.

The Governor who presented the jeeps at the Government House Benin City yesterday, urged the State Judicial Service Commission to continue to be upright so as to ensure that only impartial and morally upright persons who command the respect and confidence of the public are allowed to sit on the bench.

He commended the Judiciary for its role in the administration of justice in the country, stressing that Judiciary has proven to be the bastion of hope in our current democratic process.

The Governor further stated that the State Government recognised the independence of the Judiciary and had always provided the necessary support to ensure that judicial officers discharge their functions of upholding justice, assuring that inspite of the recent developments in the state, his belief in the Judiciary as the main pillar for the sustenance of democracy in our country remained unshaken.

Governor Osunbor further disclosed that Government was motivating Legal Officers in the Ministry in order to ensure that unnecessary delays do not arise on account of failure of State Counsels to adequately represent the interest of Government in cases requiring public prosecution or defence.

He said that his administration would continue to ensure that the welfare of judicial officers is greatly enhanced, asserting that since the inception of the present administration, a number of steps have been taken to strengthen the judiciary in the state, stressing that a well established judicial system is an inalienable aspect of a truly, functional democratic system.

He congratulated Prof. Partrick Ehi Oshio on his well-deserved appointment, the Governor said the offer was no doubt based on his contributions to the growth and development of the judiciary and the legal profession in the country as he highlighted the functions of the Commission.