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Abia to inaugurate 10 new courthouses — Otti

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has announced plans to inaugurate 10 new courthouses and construct ultra-modern court complexes in Aba and Umuahia. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-to-inaugurate-10-new-courthouses-otti/

Abia to inaugurate 10 new courthouses — Otti

Abia State Governor Alex Otti announced plans to inaugurate 10 new courthouses and start building ultra-modern court complexes in Aba and Umuahia, during a thanksgiving service marking the commencement of the 2026/2027 legal year of the Abia State Judiciary. The governor emphasized the importance of providing judicial officers with a conducive working environment and pledged continued support for the effective administration of justice, while respecting the constitutional independence of the judiciary.

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