Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged judges in the state to dispense justice without fear or favour, assuring them of 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 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 judicial officers to remain impartial and uphold the rule of law, stressing that neither government officials nor private individuals should be above the law.
“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 judicial welfare, Oborevwori disclosed that his administration was constructing 10 judges’ quarters, with five located in Warri and 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 judicial training and the provision of modern court equipment, including stenographic machines to ensure verbatim recording of court proceedings.
He further approved requests for improved security at court facilities and additional solar power installations to protect judicial infrastructure and support the effective operation of digital court equipment.
Earlier, Justice Diai commended the Oborevwori administration for its support for judicial training, information and communications technology, and court infrastructure.
She listed the renovation of High Courts, magistrate courts and customary courts among the improvements recorded under the administration.
The Chief Judge disclosed that 20 judges had been sponsored for overseas training, while electronic filing and virtual hearing equipment had been deployed to the High Courts.
She, however, appealed for enhanced security at court facilities and additional solar power installations in judicial divisions where existing units were inadequate.
Justice Diai expressed appreciation for the state government’s support, urging sustained collaboration between the executive and judiciary to strengthen the justice system and improve service delivery in Delta State.
