Ugo Nosiri, Owerri
The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has sworn in ten new judges in Imo State.
Seven of the judges are for the High Courts and three for the Customary Courts of Appeal.
Governor Uzodimma during the swearing-in, charged them to carry themselves with dignity and honour in the dispensation of justice to the people, while approaching their responsibility with integrity, dignity and with the fear of God, resisting the temptation to do the unimaginable.
“As judges at the temple of justice and administration, you must uphold very high level of integrity and honour and dispense justice without fear or favour. Be properly guided to avoid miscarriage of justice and note that after God, you carry with you the decision of life and death.”
The ten judges had gone through the scrutiny of the National Judicial Council, and found worthy for elevation.
Governor Uzodimma also announced the gift of brand new Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) for 16 judges and promised that his administration will continue to do all that are necessary to facilitate and encourage the judiciary to do her best.
In an acceptance speech on behalf of the Judges, Hon. Justice Uchenna Mary Njoku, expressed gratitude to God Almighty for their nomination and approval and thanked the Governor.
They also thanked the Chief Judge of Imo State, Hon Justice Theresa Chikeka, for her support and promised not to let both the Governor, the Chief Judge and the State down.
Justice Njoku assured on behalf of her colleagues that they will deliver on their mandate and contribute their quota to the development of Imo State.
