ESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENCES FOR THE HEADS OF COURTS

FCT MINISTER LAUNCHES DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENCES FOR HEADS OF FEDERAL COURTS IN ASOKORO, ABUJA

In a bold stride toward judicial reform and infrastructural advancement, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, today, October 13, 2025, officially flagged off the design and construction of residences for the heads of federal courts in Asokoro, Abuja.

The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the Tinubu administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of judicial officers and reinforcing the independence of the judiciary.

The residences are intended for the President of the Court of Appeal, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, the Chief Judge of the FCT High Court, and the President of the National Industrial Court. 

Speaking at the event, Wike emphasized that the initiative was born out of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to ensure that no judge in the FCT should live in rented accommodation by the end of his first term.

According to Wike, the President tasked him with finding sustainable solutions to the longstanding challenges facing judicial officers, particularly in terms of housing and welfare.

Wike described the day’s event as one of the most important since his appointment as FCT Minister, citing his experience as a former governor and his understanding of the judiciary’s needs. He stated that the provision of dignified residences would not only enhance the performance of judicial officers but also uphold the prestige of the judiciary as a co-equal arm of government.

The project is part of a broader initiative approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), which includes the construction of 40 houses for judges and justices across the FCT. 

These residences are expected to be completed within a 12-month timeline and will be located in prime districts such as Kantampe and Asokoro. The allocation includes 20 units for the FCT High Court, 10 for the Federal High Court, and 10 for the Court of Appeal.

Today’s flag-off ceremony in Asokoro was attended by top judicial officers, senior government officials, and members of the legal community, all of whom lauded the initiative as a transformative step in strengthening the judiciary’s institutional framework.

The residences, once completed, will serve as permanent homes for serving and retiring heads of courts, ensuring continuity, comfort, and respect for their service to the nation.