ASABA — Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged judges in the state to dispense justice without fear or favour, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to judicial independence, improved welfare and efficient justice delivery.

Oborevwori gave the charge on Tuesday when he received judges of the Delta State Judiciary, led by the Chief Judge, Justice Theresa Diai, at Government House, Asaba, as part of activities marking the 2026/2027 legal year.

The governor urged judicial officers to remain impartial and uphold the rule of law, stressing that nobody was above the law.

“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.

Oborevwori also called on judges to handle cases involving kidnapping, armed robbery and murder with the seriousness they deserved, noting that effective justice delivery was essential to sustaining peace and security across Delta State.

Oborevwori Promises Improved Judicial Welfare

On judicial welfare and infrastructure, the governor disclosed that his administration was constructing 10 judges’ quarters, comprising five in Warri and five in Asaba.

He assured the judiciary 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 courtroom equipment, including stenographic machines to facilitate the verbatim recording of court proceedings.

Additionally, Oborevwori approved requests for improved security at court facilities and additional solar power installations to protect judicial infrastructure and ensure the effective operation of digital court equipment.

Chief Judge Commends Delta Government

Earlier, Justice Diai commended the Oborevwori administration for its investments in judicial training, information and communications technology (ICT), and court infrastructure.

She highlighted the renovation of High Courts, magistrate courts and customary courts as part of ongoing efforts to improve the administration of justice in the state.

The Chief Judge also disclosed that 20 judges had been sponsored for overseas training, while electronic filing and virtual hearing equipment had been deployed to the High Courts.

However, she appealed to the state government to strengthen security at court facilities and provide additional solar power installations in judicial divisions where existing systems were inadequate.

Justice Diai expressed appreciation for the administration’s support and called for sustained collaboration between the executive and judiciary to strengthen judicial institutions and improve access to justice.

The meeting formed part of activities marking the 2026/2027 legal year, with judicial independence, improved infrastructure and efficient justice delivery remaining central to the administration of justice in Delta State.