Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, says he signed 18 executive bills into law within one year in office. He also disclosed that his administration employed 150 judicial staff to boost manpower needs of the judiciary in the state.
The governor made this known at the high court premises during this year's 2024/2025 legal week of the state judiciary, with the theme, 'Law as an Instrument for Social Engineering'. He described the judiciary as the lasting beacon of hope, fairness and justice to all citizens. Nwifuru enjoined members of the judiciary to continue to meet the demands of court users and the general public and remain steadfast in the discharge of their duties and brace up for the challenges ahead.
'The Ebonyi State Government also gave approval to the Judicial Service Commission to recruit 150 judiciary staff to boost the manpower needs of the Judiciary. I am able to testify that the present Government of Ebonyi State even though one year in the office has been consistent in the enhancement of the conditions of service of the Judicial officers and staff.
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