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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) project commissioning programme continues today with the official inauguration of the newly constructed Court of Appeal (Abuja Division) complex by President Bola Tinubu.
The state-of-the-art judicial facility is designed to strengthen the capacity of one of the nation’s most important appellate courts, providing a modern and efficient environment for the administration of justice. The complex features improved courtrooms, enhanced office accommodation, and supporting infrastructure aimed at facilitating faster and more effective judicial processes.
The commissioning underscores the growing emphasis on institutional infrastructure as a critical component of national development. Stakeholders in the legal community have consistently highlighted the need for modern court facilities to address operational challenges and improve service delivery within the justice sector.
Located in the nation’s capital, the Court of Appeal (Abuja Division) serves as a key judicial hub, handling a significant volume of appeals from lower courts and tribunals across the country. The completion of the new complex is expected to improve working conditions for judicial officers, legal practitioners, court personnel, and litigants, while reinforcing public confidence in the administration of justice.
The inauguration forms part of a series of strategic projects being commissioned across the FCT, reflecting ongoing investments in public infrastructure, governance institutions, and service delivery. Since the commencement of the commissioning exercise, several projects spanning transportation, public services, and institutional development have been unveiled.
Today’s ceremony is expected to attract senior government officials, members of the judiciary, legal practitioners, traditional leaders, and other stakeholders, underscoring the significance of the project to Nigeria’s justice system and democratic governance.
The commissioning of the Court of Appeal complex represents another step toward modernising judicial infrastructure and creating an enabling environment for the efficient dispensation of justice in Nigeria.
