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Building houses for judges: It’s Tinubu’s policy for judicial independence, not mine-Wike explains
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has debunked allegations that the construction of houses for judges in Abuja is aimed at influencing them for political purposes.
During a media call on Wednesday, Wike clarified that the housing project is not his personal initiative but part of a welfare package designed by President Bola Tinubu to support judicial independence.
Wike emphasized that he is simply fulfilling his role by implementing an already approved project.
Wike explained, “(Tinubu said) ‘Where do the judges live? They have no home and are therefore open to political manipulation and for me, as president who wants to guarantee the independence of the judiciary, judges must have their home.”
“I am not Mr. President; I am fortunate to have been appointed minister under this government and to be in a position to implement its policies. And Mr. President said, look, this is what he wants; come by and see what we can do.
“It was approved by the President and sent to the National Assembly in the 2024 budget that judges and judges’ quarters should be built. That they should move judges from where they rent houses and live among criminals.
“A policy that everyone should commend, Mr. President, it is in the 2024 budget, appropriated by the National Assembly, approved by Mr. President, which is a law. What’s the problem? I’m just the executor, going to implement this.
“The Federal Executive Council approved the contract and everything. It’s not my policy. How are you going to kill me for implementing what the federal government has approved?”
Wike insisted that there was nothing wrong even though it was his idea to build houses for judges, adding that he had done something similar as Governor of Rivers State.
The former governor of Rivers State lamented the criticism instead of praise for this project, especially from those in the legal profession.
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Core Public Servants hail Tinubu for appointing thoroughbred Procurement officer, Adedokun as BPP DG
A group under the aegis of Core Public Servants, CPS hail President Bola Tinubu for appointing Dr Adebowale Adedokun, a thoroughbred Procurement officer as the Director General of Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP.
CPS in a congratulatory letter signed by Kudirat Akindero to Adedokun lauded President Tinubu for following due process and picking the most qualified to run the affairs of the soecialised agency.
In the letter, the ADSC said:
“Congratulations to Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, PhD (MCIPS, CMILT), on his appointment as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).
“This significant achievement reflects his extensive expertise and unwavering dedication to advancing public procurement in Nigeria.
“With over 20 years of robust experience in public service, Dr. Adedokun has made substantial contributions to procurement reform.
“His distinguished academic background includes a doctorate in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, complemented by four master’s degrees in Procurement, Finance, Technology, and Transportation Management.
” This diverse educational foundation equips him with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities inherent in procurement processes.
“In his career, Dr. Adedokun has held pivotal roles, including serving as a National Consultant for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on public procurement reforms.
“He represents Nigeria in the International Research Study on Public Procurement (IRSPP) and serves as a World Bank Resource Person on Sustainable Procurement. His commitment to capacity building is evident in his training of over 4,000 federal and state government procurement professionals nationwide.
” Additionally, he has been instrumental as the focal point officer for the UN Women Project aimed at empowering women in procurement in Nigeria and as the Project Coordinator/Procurement Node for the SPESSE – World Bank Project.
“Dr. Adedokun’s professional affiliations are extensive, including membership in the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), UK; Chartered Membership in the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT); Fellowship in the Institute of Strategic Management Nigeria (ISMN); Fellowship in the Institute of Management Consultants (ICMC), Nigeria; membership in the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (ACArb); Fellowship in the Nigeria Institute of Training & Development (NITAD); membership in the Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM); and membership in the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
In recognition of his consistent contributions to reform, Dr. Adedokun was honored with a Certificate of Special Recognition by USAID’s Nigerian Reforms Project in July 2009.
As he assumes the role of Director-General of the BPP, Dr. Adedokun’s extensive knowledge and experience are anticipated to significantly contribute to the agency’s strategic repositioning.
” His leadership is expected to advance efficiency, transparency, and accountability within Nigeria’s public procurement system.
Once again, congratulations to Dr. Adebowale Adedokun on this well-deserved appointment.
Core Public Servants hail Tinubu for appointing thoroughbred Procurement officer, Adedokun as BPP DG
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