Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano has challenged successful Anambra people to join the state government in developing the state.
Obiano spoke during the inauguration of a High Court complex in Umuchukwu built by United States-based medical doctor, Godwin Maduka.
Obiano, represented by the Commissioner for the Environment, Mr. Mike Okonkwo said this would reduce unemployment and curb restiveness among youths and other social vices in the society
He praised Maduka for his support to the development of the state, urging him not to rest on his oars.
A former Chief Judge of the state, Justice Ijem Onwuamegbu, who described the complex as magnificent, said they were more than eager to utilise the building to ensure quick dispensation of justice.
She said: “We immensely want to thank and appreciate the donor, Dr Godwin Maduka, while I use this medium to call on other privileged sons and daughters of the state to emulate him in building such human oriented projects for the development of our dear state and Nigeria at large.”
Maduka said: “Today will remain memorable in my life to see this dream come true. It has been my desire to put in place in my community those things that made the white people look down on Africans.
“One of such things include justice for the common man. I still remember how my people used to travel to as far as Ekwulobia, Onitsha and even Awka in search of justice. Most of the time, when the poor and the downtrodden calculated the cost implications of seeking justice, they naturally leave their fate in the hands of God.”
He recalled that in 2010, he also built and handed over a magistrate court to the state.
The doctor said the construction of the judiciary building in his community would bring justice nearer to the people.
Also present on the occasion were the member representing Orumba South Constituency in Anambra State House of Assembly and about 14 traditional rulers from Orumba North and South Local Government areas.
The court, described as “one of the best in Nigeria” with judge’s residence, is the first of its kind to be donated by an individual in the country. Maduka had in the past built a police station and Civil Defence office in his community, among other projects.
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