Provision of infrastructure for judiciary not interference – Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that providing infrastructure for the judiciary and the legal community does not amount to interference with the independence of the judicial arm of government but is a constitutional responsibility of the executive.

Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, stated this on Monday while inaugurating the newly constructed Body of Benchers Office Annex in Abuja.

He said the inauguration underscored his administration’s commitment to the rule of law, the independence of democratic institutions and the dignity of the legal profession.

According to him, democracy can only thrive on the foundation of strong, resilient and well-equipped institutions.

Describing the Body of Benchers as the “gatekeeper of the legal profession,” Tinubu said the institution plays a critical role in admitting qualified candidates to the Bar and maintaining professional discipline.

“It is only fitting that an institution of such monumental national significance is housed in an edifice that reflects its prestige, responsibility and dignity.

“Let me be absolutely clear: the provision of infrastructure for the legal community and the judiciary is not an interference in the independence of another arm of government.

“Rather, it is a constitutional and collaborative duty of the Executive to ensure that those who interpret and uphold our laws are provided with an environment that fosters operational efficiency and excellence,” he said.

The President commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for what he described as the transformation of Abuja through accelerated infrastructure development.

Speaking at the event, Wike said the annex was built following a request by former chairman of the Body of Benchers, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), for additional office accommodation.

He disclosed that another request by the Body of Benchers to ease traffic congestion around the institution had also been addressed with the construction of an access road, which is ready for inauguration.

In his response, chairman of the Body of Benchers, Olorogun Akpomudje (SAN), thanked Tinubu and Wike for the intervention, describing the facility as a valuable addition that would resolve the body’s longstanding office accommodation challenges and improve operational efficiency.

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