The Chief Judge of Ogun, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, on Monday sworn-in Customary Court President, Mr Idowu Sodimu and 32 members to enhance prompt dispensation of justice in the state.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony in Abeokuta, Dipeolu said the appointment was based on trust and confidence reposed in them in the discharge of their duties.
She stated that the appointees had special roles to play toward ensuring that justice was delivered at all times and to further improve the standard of the Judiciary.
“The government would not tolerate any misconduct or indiscipline of any form.
“As members of Customary Court that have been administered under oath, you have to be good ambassadors of each jurisdiction you represent because you are closer to the grassroots.
“Please do not collect bribes and fear God in all your dealings,’’ she said
In her remarks, the Acting President, Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Adebisi Femi-Segun, said the appointees had been screened and appointed in line with laid-down procedures .
She noted that the appointment was in accordance with the provisions of section 197(1)(c), 202 and 204 of the constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999), the Customary Courts Law of Ogun State 2006 (as amended) as well as Ogun State Judicial Service Commission Guidelines.
Femi-Segun advised the appointees to bring their experiences to bear in the discharge of their duties, saying that ethics, decorum and comportment should be observed in their new office
She, however, urged them to be faithful to the Oath of Office and impartial in the delivery of justice in their jurisdictions.
Responding, one of the appointees, Mrs Aderonke Jacobs, appreciated the state government for allowing them to serve the state.
She promised that they would discharge their duties in accordance with the rules and regulations of the state Judiciary. (NAN)
