The Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Authors, Abuja
Branch, Folarin Aluko has charged the state and federal government
to make the financial autonomy of the judiciary a priority to
ensure judicial independence.
Mr. Aluko gave this charge whilst making an address marking the
worker’s day celebration.
The Unity branch chairman among others said that is an
increasing need for transparency, accountability and integrity in
the public and private sectors.
Below reads the full press statement
Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja Branch Chairman’s
Labour Day Address
Distinguished Colleagues.
The 2019 Workers Day calls for introspection on the role of
the Nigerian worker in nation building. There is an increasing need
for transparency, accountability and integrity in the public and
private sectors.
Going forward, 2019 should be a year of positive action by
all stakeholders if we are to achieve any meaningful development
goals.
With regards to the judiciary, we call on the Federal and
State governments to make the financial autonomy of the judiciary a
priority to ensure true judicial independence. We commend the
acting Chief Justice of Nigeria on his call for the execution of
the Judicial Information Technology Policy. The implementation of
the policy will aid access to justice and speed up the litigation
process.
We also call on the Judicial Service Commissions to
implement better and improved conditions of service and welfare
packages for workers in the Justice sector.
More importantly, I enjoin Principals, Heads of Chambers and
Lawpreneurs to subscribe to policies and programs that provide
basic health insurance as well as continuing education and capacity
development for legal and paralegal staff, especially for young
lawyers. We invite more lawyers to take advantage of our Lawyers
Health Insurance Plan and our various continuing education programs
as we build a vibrant and strong profession.
Finally, I wish you a fruitful Workers Day celebration and a
great month ahead.
Folarin Aluko
Chairman
NBA Abuja Branch (Unity Bar)
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