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Gov promises improved welfare, security, modern court equipment

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged judges in the state to dispense justice without fear or favour, declaring his administration’s commitment to judicial independence, improved welfare and efficient justice delivery.

Oborevwori gave the charge on Tuesday when he received judges of the Delta State Judiciary, led by the Chief Judge, Justice Theresa Diai, at Government House, Asaba, as part of activities marking the 2026/2027 legal year.

The governor urged members of the judiciary to remain impartial and uphold the rule of law, stressing that no individual should be allowed to operate above the law or take the law into their own hands.

“Nobody is above the law, and we will not allow anybody to take the law into his or her hands. I encourage you to do your work without fear or favour. Do the right thing; it is not about the government or any individual,” he said.

He called for serious and diligent handling of cases involving kidnapping, armed robbery and murder, noting that effective justice delivery was essential to sustaining peace and security across the state.

On the welfare of judicial officers, Oborevwori disclosed that his administration was constructing 10 judges’ quarters, with five located in Warri and another five in Asaba.

He assured the judges that the projects would be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2027.

The governor also pledged continued support for the training and professional development of judges, alongside the provision of modern equipment to enhance court operations.

He specifically mentioned stenographic machines for the verbatim recording of court proceedings, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening the capacity of the judiciary to deliver justice efficiently.

Oborevwori further approved requests for improved security at court facilities and additional solar power installations in judicial divisions across the state.

The measures, he said, would help protect judicial infrastructure and ensure the effective operation of digital court equipment.

Earlier, Justice Diai commended the governor for his administration’s support for judicial training, information and communications technology, and improvements in court infrastructure.

She acknowledged ongoing efforts to renovate High Courts, magistrate courts and customary courts, describing the interventions as important to strengthening the justice delivery system.

The Chief Judge disclosed that 20 judges had been sponsored for overseas training, while equipment supporting electronic filing and virtual hearings had been deployed to the High Courts.

However, she appealed for enhanced security at court facilities and additional solar power installations in judicial divisions where existing systems were inadequate.

Justice Diai expressed appreciation to the governor for the support extended to the judiciary and called for sustained collaboration between the executive and judicial arms of government.

She stressed the importance of continued investment in judicial infrastructure, technology and the welfare of judicial officers to improve access to justice and strengthen public confidence in the justice system in Delta State.