Onnoghen Warns New Magistrates Against MisconducT

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, has
warned magistrates against failing to abide by the code of conduct
for judicial officers.

Justice Onnoghen gave the warning on Monday at the opening
ceremony of the orientation of newly appointed magistrates in
Abuja, the nation’s capital.

The Chief Justice who was represented by Justice of the Supreme
Court, Justice Kumai Akaahs, noted that magistrates who fail to
abide by the regulations would face severe sanctions.

He stated that every judicial officer must be disciplined,
focused and innovative in the performance of their duties and
embrace global best practices in their court.

On her part, the administrator of the National Judicial Council,
Justice Roselyn Bozimo, highlighted the importance of the
orientation.

Justice Bozimo also asked the new judicial officers to embrace
global best practices in their various courts.

Others at the event expressed optimism that the appointment and
deployment of the magistrates would accelerate justice delivery
across the country.

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, has
warned magistrates against failing to abide by the code of conduct
for judicial officers.

Justice Onnoghen gave the warning on Monday at the opening
ceremony of the orientation of newly appointed magistrates in
Abuja, the nation’s capital.

The Chief Justice who was represented by Justice of the Supreme
Court, Justice Kumai Akaahs, noted that magistrates who fail to
abide by the regulations would face severe sanctions.

He stated that every judicial officer must be disciplined,
focused and innovative in the performance of their duties and
embrace global best practices in their court.

On her part, the administrator of the National Judicial Council,
Justice Roselyn Bozimo, highlighted the importance of the
orientation.

Justice Bozimo also asked the new judicial officers to embrace
global best practices in their various courts.

Others at the event expressed optimism that the appointment and
deployment of the magistrates would accelerate justice delivery
across the country.