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Bauchi courthouses deplorable; needs renovation for proper justice delivery: NBA

Mr Said stressed that proper administration of justice can only take place in a decent environment and good atmosphere.

• January 29, 2023
Federal High Court Bauchi
Federal High Court Bauchi [Photo Credit; Channels TV]

The chairman of the Bauchi State chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) says courthouses in Bauchi are so deplorable that proper dispensation of justice in the building has become difficult.

“Government should pay attention to the deteriorating state of courtrooms, court facilities and fixtures,” Jibrin Said on Sunday at the foundation-laying of the NBA shopping mall in Bauchi.

Mr Said stressed that proper administration of justice can only take place in a decent environment and good atmosphere.

“The walls and roofs of a good number of our courtrooms are collapsing and caving in. Basic facilities, such as toilets, are not available in a good number of courts all over the state.

“The ambience of a typical or average courtroom should reflect an atmosphere of learning, which judges and lawyers subscribe to, and are known for,” he said.

Mr Said lauded Governor Bala Mohammed for providing and supporting the association with office accommodation.

In a remark, Mr Mohammed urged members of the association to engage and diversify in business aside from their profession.

Mr Mohammmed, represented by Ibrahim Kashim, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), pledged continued support to the association. 

(NAN)

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