From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
Justice Henry Olusiyi
The Chief Judge of Kogi State , Justice Henry Olusiyi, has charged four newly appointed judges in the state to shun corruption in the system and embrace quick dispensation of Justice.
The four judges are Justice Bamidele Rotimi, Justice Aishat Mohammed both for High Court while Justice Jibril Anaja and Justice Levi Nda Animuku are appointed as Judges of Customary Court of Appeal.
Speaking during a special court session held in their honour at the premises of the High Court on Monday in Lokoja , the CJ said the newly appointed judges have been screened and their names processed at the National Judcial Council (NJC) before it was given approval by the Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello.
He charged them to consider the appointment as a call to duty by making use of their positions to better the lives of the citizens through quick dispensation of Justice at all time.
“This assignment is a calling that requires so many sacrifices before you can effectively do your work diligently. Uphold integrity, honesty and fairness , and do your work without fear or favour.
“No doubt the work ahead of you is tasking and stressful. I am urging all of you not to allow yourselves to be weigh down by stress that will affect your productivity. Do your utmost best in the interest of humanity , the state and the national at large” he advised.
Earlier, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kogi State, Ibrahim Mohammed (SAN), in his goodwill message charged the new judges to continue their good work that earned them the exalted positions .
“You should be diligent in dealing with cases and uphold the tenant of quick dispensation of Justice. he said
While urging the judiciary to do more in the administration of Justice , the Attorney General, assured that the State Government would do all within the available resources to support the judiciary
