The Adamawa government has released N2.3 billion for the renovation and restructuring of the high court complex to ensure effective justice adjudication and service delivery.

The attorney general and commissioner for justice, Iframond Jingi, said this in an interview on Wednesday, in Yola.

He said the funds would help remodel the high court to become one of Nigeria’s best structures for justice delivery.

“The complex, when completed, is expected to help judges administer justice effectively and efficiently in a conducive environment. It will also help lawyers practising in the courts to improve justice delivery, and the citizenry will see that justice is being delivered in record time,” said the commissioner.

The commissioner noted another achievement recorded in Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s administration is the prioritisation of the welfare of judges and staff, which had greatly motivated judicial staff.

Regarding judicial autonomy, Jingi mentioned that the Adamawa judiciary had gained autonomy over two years and is actively in use. He stated that autonomy has rebuilt public confidence, stability and consistency, protection of individual rights, checks and balances, and impartiality.

“Two years ago, the governor assented to the law that gave the judiciary its autonomy and that of the state assembly. Since then, as soon as the money comes, a committee has been set up, and every sector leaves with its own money without any interference from the government.

“The Fintiri administration has rather intervened and supported us in several ways beyond our entitlement to avoid lack and ensure excellence in job execution,” said the commissioner.

(NAN)