DELTA STATE GOVERNOR SWEARS IN 5 NEW JUDGES
“You have an obligation to see to it that justice is not
only served but it is also seen to be served so that the judiciary does not
lose the confidence of the public from which it ultimately derives its
authority”….. Okowa
“You must see this promotion for what it is; a call to
more work and higher responsibilities. Therefore, you cannot afford to be complacent”.
Governor
Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state has charged the judiciary officers in the state to
eschew granting of frivolous injunctions and ensure speedy dispensation of
justice.
Senator
Okowa gave the charge on Monday in Asaba, while swearing-in five new judges in
the state.
He
also urged the Bench in the state to avoid frequent adjournment of cases.
Okowa
disclosed that the five new judges were appointed in line with procedures for
such appointments as enshrined in Section 271, sub-section (2) of the 1999
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
He
said the appointees possessed proven track record of performance, critical
thinking skills and the noble temperament expected of judges.
Congratulating
the judges, the governor stressed that their appointments were fitting reward
for their years of diligence, patience and determination to excel.
"As
you begin your journey as privileged Members of the Bench, I expect you to
continue in the same spirit of hard work, excellence and perseverance that
fetched you this elevation”.
“You
must see this promotion for what it is; a call to more work and higher
responsibilities. Therefore, you cannot afford to be complacent”.
"In
the discharge of your duties as judges, you must consistently exhibit the
qualities of open-mindedness, transparency, punctuality and firmness”.
“Your
job as judges will further challenge your intellect, task your patience, demand
greater resourcefulness and, most importantly, test your value system”.
“I
expect you to maintain a high level of discipline and personal integrity. Your
ethical conduct must always be above board; make it a point of duty to shun
every appearance of temptation, bearing in mind that justice for one is justice
for all”, he said.
He
recalled his admonition to judges appointed in 2018, saying; “one of the things
you must guard against is the frivolous use of injunctions and the frequent
adjournments of cases, which not only leads to delay and congested courts but
has also contributed to negative perception of the judiciary in the court of
public opinion”.
“You
have an obligation to see to it that justice is not only served but it is also
seen to be served so that the judiciary does not lose the confidence of the
public from which it ultimately derives its authority”.
Okowa
reiterated his administration’s commitment to continually build capacity in the
judiciary, enhance the process of justice delivery and provide working
environment conducive for judges and support staff.
He
stated that the construction of High Court Complex in Asaba had reached
advanced stage, while the renovation of the courtrooms was being done in
phases.
According
to him, the projects will continue to receive priority attention from this
administration even as we adroitly navigate our way through the current
economic meltdown occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic.
Responding
on behalf of new judges, Justice Emmanuel Dolor thanked God and those who made
it possible for them to emerge as judges and assured that they would carry out
their duties without fear or favour.
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