Oborevwori Urges Delta Judges to Uphold Justice, Assures Better Welfare

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged judges in the state to administer justice without fear or favour, reiterating his administration’s commitment to protecting judicial independence, improving welfare, and modernizing court operations.

Governor Oborevwori gave the charge at the Government House in Asaba when he received members of the Delta State judiciary, led by Chief Judge Justice Theresa Diai, as part of official activities commemorating the 2026/2027 legal year.

Emphasizing that no citizen remains above the law, the Governor tasked judicial officers to handle severe cases, including kidnapping, armed robbery, and murder with the urgency and firmness required to sustain peace across the state.

To boost judicial efficiency and welfare, Governor Oborevwori announced that the state is constructing 10 new judges’ quarters, five in Warri and five in Asaba, with completion targeted for the first quarter of 2027.

He also approved immediate requests to install additional solar power units and upgrade security infrastructure across judicial divisions to support digital court tools, including stenographic machines and virtual court platforms.

Earlier in her remarks, Chief Judge Justice Theresa Diai commended the state government for supporting overseas capacity training for 20 judges and funding ICT upgrades, including electronic filing systems. She reaffirmed the judiciary’s dedication to maintaining high ethical standards and working collaboratively with the executive branch to deliver swift justice to Delta residents.