Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved tighter security at courts and additional solar power installations across the state to address safety concerns and unreliable electricity supply in judicial facilities.
The approval followed a request by the Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Theresa Diai, who raised concerns about security at court facilities and inadequate solar power in some judicial divisions.
Oborevwori announced the approval on Tuesday when he received judges led by Diai at the Government House, Asaba, as part of activities marking the 2026/2027 legal year.
The governor also urged judges to dispense justice without fear or favour, stressing that government officials and other powerful individuals must not be allowed to influence the course of justice.
“Nobody is above the law, and we will not allow anybody to take the law into his or her hands. I encourage you to do your work without fear or favour. Do the right thing; it is not about the government or any individual,” he said.
He urged the judges to take cases involving kidnapping, armed robbery and murder seriously, noting that effective justice delivery was important for maintaining peace and security.
On the welfare of judicial officers, Oborevwori said the state government was building 10 judges’ quarters, with five in Warri and five in Asaba. He promised that the projects would be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2027.
The governor also pledged continued support for judicial training and the provision of modern equipment, including stenographic machines to ensure accurate recording of court proceedings.
Earlier, Diai commended the governor for supporting judicial training, information and communications technology, as well as the renovation of High Courts, magistrate courts and customary courts.
She disclosed that 20 judges had been sponsored for overseas training, while equipment for electronic filing and virtual hearings had been provided to the High Courts.
However, the Chief Judge urged the government to strengthen security at court facilities and install additional solar power systems in judicial divisions where existing facilities were inadequate.
Diai expressed appreciation for the state government’s support and called for sustained cooperation to strengthen the judiciary and improve justice delivery across Delta State.
