Lagos CJ swears in 38 new customary court judges

In a bid to bring the administration of justice closer to people
of Lagos, the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Olufunmilayo
Atilade, on Tuesday swore-in 38 Customary Court judges, warning
them to live above board.

Atilade, during the short ceremony, admonished the new
appointees to live up to the status of their new office, in which
they will be referred to as “Your Worship”.

“Your being here is a privilege granted by the Governor of Lagos
State.

“I hope you will carry out your duties with integrity and
honesty.

“Do not take bribe; if you take bribe, you will be shown the way
out by the Judicial Commission on completion of their
investigation,” she said.

The Chief Judge also cautioned the new Customary court judges
against using their powers to oppress members of their respective
communities.

She charged them to read and get acquainted with the Customary
Court Laws of Lagos State 2011 to avoid abuse of power.

Atilade said that the new customary court judges were carefully
selected based on their track record, integrity, ability and
qualifications.

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In a bid to bring the administration of justice closer to people
of Lagos, the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Olufunmilayo
Atilade, on Tuesday swore-in 38 Customary Court judges, warning
them to live above board.

Atilade, during the short ceremony, admonished the new
appointees to live up to the status of their new office, in which
they will be referred to as “Your Worship”.

“Your being here is a privilege granted by the Governor of Lagos
State.

“I hope you will carry out your duties with integrity and
honesty.

“Do not take bribe; if you take bribe, you will be shown the way
out by the Judicial Commission on completion of their
investigation,” she said.

The Chief Judge also cautioned the new Customary court judges
against using their powers to oppress members of their respective
communities.

She charged them to read and get acquainted with the Customary
Court Laws of Lagos State 2011 to avoid abuse of power.

Atilade said that the new customary court judges were carefully
selected based on their track record, integrity, ability and
qualifications.

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