Lagos CJ swears in 12 new magistrates
(Nigeria) The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Ayotunde
Phillips, on Wednesday advised magistrates in the state to live above board in
the discharge of their duties.
Phillips gave the advice while swearing-in 12 new magistrates
in Lagos.
She said that the task before the magistrates was enormous
due to the increasing workload of the Lagos State Judiciary.
"Your appointment was done to decongest the courts and
ensure speedy and prompt dispensation of justice, especially in relation to
inmates awaiting trial in our prisons," Phillips said.
The chief judge said they were appointed solely on merit,
adding that they should protect their reputation jealously by working hard
working and being incorruptible.
She urged them to embrace the Code of Conduct for Judicial
Officers as a steering wheel in navigating the judicial terrain.
"You are to familiarise yourselves with the tools of
your trade which are the Constitution, the Evidence Act, the Magistrate Law of
Lagos State and the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Lagos State.
“The mastering of the
laws will help you in the effective discharge of your duties as ministers in
the temple of justice," Phillips said.
Two men and 10 women were appointed as magistrates.
With their swearing-in, Lagos State now has a total of 119
magistrates.
Responding on behalf of the magistrates, Lateef Owolabi,
assured the chief judge that they would discharge their duties to the best of
their abilities.
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