For the purpose of a swift administration and dispensation of justice a magistrate court was recently set up at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Commissioned by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in collaboration with the High Court of the FCT the court would have both criminal and civil jurisdiction.
While speaking at the commissioning event, managing Director/chief executive of FAAN, Captain Rabiu Yadudu, promised to continue to collaborate with the judiciary, as well as other relevant stakeholders to ensure safe and secure flight operations at airports in Nigeria.
The Chief Judge of the FCT, My Lord Justice Hussaini Yusuf Baba, observed in his remarks that it was important to have the magistrates court at the premises of the airport.
He further stated that magistrates shall immediately be posted to the courts as well as support staff who shall discharge their duties dispassionately without fear or favour.