Kogi CJ tasks judges to fear God

The Chief Judge of Kogi state, Justice Nasiru Ajanah, on
Tuesday, asked judges in the state to always fear God in the
discharge of their duties.

Ajanah, who stated this at the inauguration of newly appointed
magistrates and area court judges, tasked the judges to
differentiate between personal interest and the call of office.

He said having built a judiciary that could hold its own
anywhere, the system would not tolerate acts that are inimical to
the tenets that sustain the process of justice delivery.

According to him, over 100 people applied to be appointed, but
only 12 of them could make it as eight area court judges and four
magistrates were appointed.

He told the people to decide cases in accordance with the law
and must not allow any sentiments of whatever colour or nature to
influence their decisions.

Ajanah said, “You must conduct yourself in a way that due
respect will be given to you as espousing. Any infraction on the
codes that regulate your actions shall not be condoned.”

He however said as the head of the bench, he was ready to ensure
that enabling environment is provided for the judges to perform
optimally.

The chief judge said the judiciary would continue in its drive
to ensure that the majority of our people have access to the courts
at minimal cost and continue to establish courts when and where
necessary.

The Chief Judge of Kogi state, Justice Nasiru Ajanah, on
Tuesday, asked judges in the state to always fear God in the
discharge of their duties.

Ajanah, who stated this at the inauguration of newly appointed
magistrates and area court judges, tasked the judges to
differentiate between personal interest and the call of office.

He said having built a judiciary that could hold its own
anywhere, the system would not tolerate acts that are inimical to
the tenets that sustain the process of justice delivery.

According to him, over 100 people applied to be appointed, but
only 12 of them could make it as eight area court judges and four
magistrates were appointed.

He told the people to decide cases in accordance with the law
and must not allow any sentiments of whatever colour or nature to
influence their decisions.

Ajanah said, “You must conduct yourself in a way that due
respect will be given to you as espousing. Any infraction on the
codes that regulate your actions shall not be condoned.”

He however said as the head of the bench, he was ready to ensure
that enabling environment is provided for the judges to perform
optimally.

The chief judge said the judiciary would continue in its drive
to ensure that the majority of our people have access to the courts
at minimal cost and continue to establish courts when and where
necessary.