By Correspondent in Lokoja.
The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has sworn in Justice Josiah Majebi as the substantive Chief Judge of the State with an urge on him to remain impartial in the discharge of his duty.
The governor,who gave the advice on Friday at the Government House, Lokoja where he sworn in Justice Majebi, said his administration would continue to do its best by ensuring that the judiciary continued to occupy its rightful position.
“We can get more accomplished with determination and courage in the quest for an egalitarian society,”Bello said.
The governor,who described the Chief Judge as a product of due process, explained that his inauguration followed the approval of the National Judicial Council, NJC.
“He has the experience, character and education to occupy the office following his cognate experience,” the governor confirmed.
The Governor,who noted that Nigeria presently needed a vibrant judiciary that would live up to expectations, urged the Chief Judge to use his wealth of experience in advancing the cause of the state judiciary.
The State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Muhammed Sani, (SAN),represented by the Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Abeeb Abdullahi, described the Governor as “the best in the history of the state.”
According to him, the recent naming of Governor Yahaya Bello as one of the six performing Governors by the President was justifiable as seen in his development programmes.
He expressed appreciation to the State House of Assembly for prompt confirmation of the appointment of the Chief Judge.
Responding,the Chief Judge, Justice Josiah Majebi said his vision is to ensure judicial integrity.
According to him, a council of judges has been instituted along others to achieve set objectives in the state judiciary.
Justice Majebi also said he established some directorates and units as well as welfare initiatives for staff.
The Chief Judge thanked the Governor, the National Judicial Council,NJC and other stakeholders for their support, assuring that first line judicial service would not be compromised under his leadership.
Our Correspondent recalls that Justice Josiah Majebi was appointed Acting Chief Judge on June 27,2022.
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Edited by Dada Ahmed.
