Kogi Gets New Chief Judge

Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has sworn in Justice Josiah Majebi as the substantive chief judge of the state.

Speaking at the swearing in ceremony in Lokoja yesterday, Governor Bello said his administration would continue to do its best at putting the judiciary in its rightful position.

The governor said the chief judge is a product of due process, explaining that his inauguration followed the approval of the National Judicial Council.

“He has the experience, character and education to occupy the office following his cognate experience,” he said.

The governor noted that Nigeria presently needs a vibrant judiciary that would live up to expectations. Bello urged the chief judge to use his wealth of experience in advancing the state’s judiciary.

The attorney general and commissioner for justice, Muhammed Sani, (SAN) who was represented by the solicitor general and permanent secretary, Abeeb Abdullahi, described the governor as the best in the history of the state.

According to him, his recent recognition as one of the six performing governors by the president is justifiable as seen in the development programmes.

He expressed appreciation to the state House of Assembly for the prompt confirmation of the appointment of the chief judge.

In his response, Justice Josiah Majebi said his vision was to ensure judicial integrity.

According to him, a council of judges has been instituted along with others to achieve set objectives in the state judiciary.