LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT REFUNDS 145 FORMER SUBSCRIBERS OF EGAN HOUSING ESTATE
admin By Oyebola Owolabi
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday swore in 13 new High Court judges. He admonished them to dispense justice without fear or favour, while upholding Nigeria’s Constitution in all circumstances.
The governor also urged them to be dedicated to justice administration.
The judges took their oath of office at the State House in Ikeja. This brings the number of judges sworn in by the Sanwo-Olu administration to 37.
The governor said: “This week is all about the judiciary – from the just-concluded summit to swearing-in of 13 outstanding judges. This swearing-in is not just a formality; it is a testimony to the fact that Lagos State has the best judicial system. Lagos State Judiciary cannot afford to rest on its oars.
“We need to diligently ensure that we benchmark ourselves with the best global practices, and I believe we are on the right track. We thank the chief justice for raising the bar.
“As I was told, about 10 or 13 of the judges are graduates of our own Lagos State University. This has proven that Lagos is truly a state of excellence.
“Also, the Badagry division has a good number here, none of our cities will be left behind.”
The governor appealed to families and friends of the new judges to not pressure them but allow them work according to the tenets of the law. The Chief Judge, Justice Kazeem Alogba, who administered the oath of office, said of about 300 applicants, the 13 stood out because of their brilliance and hard work.
“Don’t be afraid, do your job diligently, your hard work brought you thus far, do not relent.
“I will like to appreciate our dear governor for his consistent support. He understands the concept of separation of power,” the chief judge said.
The new judges are Justices Fimisola Azeez, Alfred George, Yewande Badejo-Okusanya, Oyeladun Layinka, Adenike Shonubi, Tunde Sunmonu and Russell Adewale.
Others are Justices Nalirat Ojuromi, Adegboyega Balogun, Tanimola Anjorin-Ajose, Olawale Alebiosu, Abdul-Raheem Muyindeen and Oluwatosin Popoola.
