After Ten-year Neglect, Akeredolu Buys Prado SUVs for Judges In Ondo

In continuation of his administration's promise to create a conducive atmosphere for the workforce, Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has procured sixteen brand new 2019 model Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUVs for the use of Judges and the Chief Judge of the state.

The vehicles were received by the Chief Judge of the state, Hon. Justice Oluwatoyin Akeredolu, on behalf of the judges at the Government House, Alagbaka, Akure on Wednesday.

The Chief Judge, who appreciated the Governor for the gesture, said Judges in the state,including herself, have been using ten year-old rickety vehicles before the Governor's intervention.

She said she and her colleagues have various expriences of disappointments arising from the use of rickety old vehicles which they have hitherto been riding.

She said:"My colleagues and I have been riding ten year-old vehicles hitherto. We have had various experiences of disappointments in the use of our vehicles.

"I recall once I was on the way to Abuja, my vehicle broke down around Obajana. And you know the security situation in that axis. Before long, the boys were gathering. Fortunately for me, I had the pilot vehicle with me. I had to enter the pilot vehicle to get away from that environment

"If you bring my colleagues here, they will tell you the various experiences they have have had with their vehicles. I want to thank God for Mr. Governor

"I want to appreciate this good gesture. We don't have feelings of entitlement. Though the regulation says give judges new vehicles every four years. By this regulation, it's an entitlement. But at the same time, we want to appreciate Mr. Governor for not taking us for granted."

Earlier, before the Permanent Secretary, General Administration of the Governor's Office presented the vehicles to the Judges, the commissioner for information and Orientation, Hon. Donald Ojogo said the procurement of the vehicles further demonstrated the respect Governor Akeredolu has for the the sacred institution.

While noting that the Governor holds the Judiciary in a very high esteem, Ojogo stressed that Governor Akeredolu believes that no effort will be too much to be invested as far as the welfare of the Judiciary is concerned.

He said:"My Lords, I don't need to inform you further that Mr. Governor holds the Judiciary in a very high esteem. He believes that no effort will be too much to be invested as far as the welfare of our sacred institution is concerned

"And our judges, he believes strongly that you deserve not just a conducive environment but that you must be secured in whatever form. It's on this note that Mr. Governor decide, that as part of the efforts towards enhancing a cordial relationship between the executive and the Judiciary, that this Vehicles should be procured. "

Olabode R Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
25th September, 2019.

Source: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/After-Ten-year-Neglect--Akeredolu-Buys--Prado-SUVs-for-Judges-In-Ondo

More pictures..so happy for the jugdes.

politicians always show good gestures when election is approaching



Your excellency you have tried but we know is part of the campaign

That comment 'your excellency you have tried", says it all. Forget the rest.

quote author=sunnychibs post=82552409]politicians always show good gestures when election is approaching



Your excellency you have tried but we know is part of the campaign[/quote]

noted.

These and many more Governor Akeredolu has done for so many agencies, ministries and departments. Not talk of what hes doing for Ondo state and the good people. Even the bad people sef..lol

Me I don't like this kind of gifts oh, he should concentrate on other sectors

They are not gifts, they are just the basic things needed to reward hardwork.

Besides he is covering all other sectors.. Infrastructures, education, heath, agric, employements, civil service welfares, IGR..many more. Go look Gov Akeredolu's achievements.

He dey talk and do

#TalkAndDO

ursullalinda:
Me I don't like this kind of gifts oh, he should concentrate on other sectors

Okay

Corruption is fighting back.

It is actually illegal to offer public officials gifts and for public officials to receive gifts of significant value. Rather than giving them gifts, empower them to be able to discharge their duties through non-interference.
If the executive arm of government interferes with the judiciary, then the judiciary serves no other purpose but to rubber stamp anything the executive arm wants!

This is highly unethical.



I counted 10 suv.
At a minimum hypothetical price of over 10m each, that means the minimum cost of this frivolousness is 100M.

That wasted resources could have created at-least 20 jobs at above minimum wage, which would have trickled down effect to over 100 people.

What a clueless and visionless government.

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Why won't he win if he has court cases. Useless government. Another form of corruption

I thought they said this governor is the most prudent man in Nigeria? This is the highest level of wastage of state funds........

Nonsense
The wastage continues, all these things are suppose to be regulated.

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With this gesture He has indirectly bought the judges

Special shout out to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu PhD

You have really tried for Abians.

May God treat your children and coming generations the same way you have treated Abians.

Nigeria is cursed beyond redemption

Traditional rulers own to follow.

The rich getting richer.....

and chris ngige was talking about collective bargaining within the context of the employers ability to pay...

if we keep seeing this frivolous display of affluence by govt. how do we agree that there is an inability to pay the demanded wages, except the absence of political will...

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after four years, these vehicles will disappear - undervalued and sold off - then govt. will appropriate funds for replacement...the cycle really never ends..

But we know all these election tricks

He knows that after every election, there's always a tribunal, headed by these Judges! Why wouldn't there exist a VERY corrupt Judiciary? He who pays the piper calls the tune!

Akeredolu no dey refurbish again? Some people's accounts are smiling now over this deal. Kickbacks and commission fit go pass 100m. Next Level Chopping

At least the SUVs should have been diversified with different colors and brands . now everyone will know you're a judge if you drive that SUV.

Or with a customized license plate.


@ topic

any pix of the previous cars?

Jaynom:
With this gesture He has indirectly bought the judges

Yeah! Very lovely silencers.

Ok

Bribing the judges , clueless leaders

All for clout

Gov. Akeredolu is my visionary leader. His achievements in developing Ondo State are outstanding.

4 + 4 = LEKANSIII

GBASIBE AKETI