- Among those inaugurated were four High Court Judges and two Customary Court of Appeal Judges
- Governor says his administration had demonstrated its commitment to these tenets by fully granting financial autonomy to the judiciary and the legislature in Benue State
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state Monday swore-in six new Judges for the Benue State Judiciary with a charge on them to be impartial arbiters, defenders of justice, and protectors of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Among those inaugurated were four High Court Judges and two Customary Court of Appeal Judges.
Administering the oath of office on the jurists in Makurdi, the Governor urged them to dispense justice without fear or favor, affection or ill-will noting that they carry with them the hopes and expectations of the people.
He explained that their appointment was a testament to their dedication, integrity, and commitment to the rule of law, as well as the recognition of the high standards they had maintained in their careers as legal practitioners.
While noting that the people of Benue State look up to them to ensure that the law was applied with fairness, equity, and a deep sense of humanity, the Governor emphasized that, “Judges are the guardians of justice, ensuring that the rights and liberties of all individuals are protected and upheld. They also play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our legal system and ensuring that justice is served.”
He assured that his administration was committed to ensuring the independence of the judiciary adding, “we shall continue to uphold the constitutional provisions on the rule of law and the principles of separation of powers.”
He stated that his administration had demonstrated its commitment to these tenets by fully granting financial autonomy to the judiciary and the legislature in Benue State, saying, “indeed, the fruits of this giant move have begun to spring forth, as evidenced by the numerous transformative projects undertaken by the judiciary.
“The transformative projects include, among others, the creation of the Benue State Judiciary Website, which is fully functional as part of the ongoing automation of the entire judiciary management system to meet international standards; acquisition of a large property behind the Catholic Youth Centre for a new complex to replace the property ceded to the Court of Appeal; renovation of judges’ residences in Makurdi, Otukpo, Okpoga, and the one recently burned at Zaki-Biam; ongoing construction of new courts at Igumale and Jato-Aka; ongoing court renovation at the Court Headquarters – Courts 5, 6, and 11, North Bank, and Daudu; renovation of the judiciary guest house; and construction of a lawn tennis court.”
The Governor promised continuous capacity building for Judges through the sponsorship of Judges for international conferences and the sponsorship of magistrates to attend the NBA Annual General Conference, which his administration had commenced since its inception.
Those sworn-in as High Court Judges were Justices Kor Tersoo, Maimuna Ikwulono, Julie Adagba and Tor Tersugh, while the Customary Court of Appeal Judges were Justices Onche Inalegwu and Igba Terhile.
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