Sanwo-Olu hands over 51 GAC SUV to judges

Etim Effiong

The Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the premises of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, handed over GAC Sports Utility Vehicles to 51 judges in the state judiciary.

The governor, who announced the package for the judges on Wednesday also included houses.

The event was witnessed on Thursday by representatives from the Lagos State Government, CIG Motors Nigeria, distributors of the GAC brand in Nigeria, members of the state judiciary, headed by the Chief Justice, Honourable Kazeem Alogba and the press.

The Governor, accompanied by members of the judiciary and Chief Diana Chen led an inspection and test drive of the full-size SUV while it flaunted its unique blend of comfort, ruggedness, and manoeuvrability, a highlight that justified the GAC brand as being the perfect choice for vehicular movement on Nigerian roads.

The governor, however, addressed the judges, stating the importance of law and its impact on civilised societies.

He said, “There is no rule of law without a formidable judicial system.  Today, we are not only reminded of the efforts of the judiciary but of the magistrates also.

“I make this commitment today, that before the end of the year, we’ll be back here, honouring and celebrating the efforts of the magistrates, both retired and otherwise.

“Their services might have ended, but their efforts are not forgotten, they are embedded in our hearts and evident in the Lagos we see.

“We’ll also be supporting the offices of both committees with staff buses and rendering any help that might improve productivity.”

The governor also donated eight houses to the committee.

Alogba also addressed the audience saying: “As the oldest and busiest judiciary in Nigeria, the onus is on our government to make sure judges remain impartial arbiters of justice.

“We understand and appreciate your key role, the role of separation of power Mr Governor, and we appreciate your efforts today.

“Today, you have given us not only car keys, but keys to efficiently and effectively improve our duties.”