According to
Wike, the lack of requisite infrastructure for the Nigeria Correctional Service
can impede justice delivery.
Governor
Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Thursday donated four prisoner transport vehicles to the
Rivers State Command of Nigeria Correctional Service.
The governor
made the assertion during the presentation of four prisoner transport vehicles
to the Nigeria Correctional Service at Government House, Port Harcourt.
He noted that
criminal trials are often delayed because there are no vehicles to convey
inmates to court.
Governor Wike
said his administration provided the support because it is committed to
promoting effective and speedy delivery of justice in the state.
“The
courts, lawyers, judges, magistrates and
the Nigeria Correctional Service all have their roles to play in the
dispensation of justice.
“When people
talk about decongesting the courts, they blame it only on the courts. But
speedy dispensation of justice and trial of criminal cases can be delayed by
the Correctional Service.
“When they
cannot bring an accused person or inmate to court, cases will be adjourned.
“So, the
government must play its role to make sure that facilities or infrastructure
are provided to aid the dispensation of justice.
“That is why
we are doing what we are doing to support the quick dispensation of justice in
this state. This will enable them to effectively perform their duty without
excuses.
“This is part
of our policy to partner agencies of the Federal Government in order to have
the best for the people of Rivers State.
“We have
supported all the security agencies including the paramilitary organisations.
It is our duty that those who are serving here should render services to
benefit the state,” he stated.
Responding,
the out-going Comptroller of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Rivers State Command, Olumide Tuloye
expressed gratitude to the governor for granting the request they made to him.
He noted that
no state government in the country has provided the quality of vehicles they
have received from the Rivers State Government.
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