OGUN JUDICIARY SWEARS-IN CUSTOMARY COURT PRESIDENT, 32 MEMBERS
The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has sworn-in Customary Court President (Legal) and 32 members, to enhance prompt dispensation of justice in the state.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony in Abeokuta, Justice 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 towards ensuring that justice was delivered at all times, to further improve the standard of the Judiciary, pointing out that government would not tolerate misconduct or indiscipline of any form.
According to the Chief Judge, "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. Do not collect bribes and fair God in all your dealings’’.
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 procedure which 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.
Justice Femi-Segun, who charged the appointees to bring their experiences to bear in the discharge of duties, said ethics, decorum and comportment should be observed in their new office, urging 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, promising to discharge their duties, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the state Judiciary.
Opeyemi Oladele,
Press Officer, Ministry of Justice/ Judiciary
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