‘Update your knowledge of native laws’

Lagos Chief Judge (CJ), Justice Olufunmilayo Atilade has urged
newly appointed presidents of Customary Court and magistrates to
acquaint themselves with the customs of the people to bring justice
administration closer to the people.

The CJ gave the advice while swearing in 38 new judges into the
state’s judiciary.

The judicial oath was administered on them by the new Chief
Registrar of the High Court, Mrs Abiola Soladoye.

Justice Atilade advised them to read and get themselves
acquainted with the Customary Court Laws of Lagos State 2011 in
order not act illegally.

She warned them to live above board and up to the status of
their new office, “your worship”.

Justice Atilade warned the new judges against using their new
powers to oppress their community.

She reminded them that they were carefully selected because of
their track records, integrity, ability and qualifications.

“ Your being here is a priviledge granted by the Governor of
Lagos State. So, I hope you will carry out your duties with
integrity and honesty.

“Do not take bribe. If you take bribe, you will be shown the way
out by the Judiciary Commission on completion of their
investigation,” she said.

The Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Judiciary Service
Commission, Mrs Ayodele Odugbesan who also admonished the new
appointees to fair in their judgement, explained that the
appointment of the judges was done in conformity with Section 2 of
the Customary Court Laws of Lagos State 2011.

Mrs Odugbesan said the judicial oath administered on them by the
Lagos CJ was also in fulfillment of Section 13 of the Customary
Court Laws of Lagos State 2011.

Responding on behalf of her colleagues, one of the magistrates,
Mrs Desola Folami, promised that they would serve the state
judiciary without blemish.

While thanking Governor Akinbode for the opportunity given them
to serve the state, she said they would not engage in any activity
that would destroy the confidence reposed in them.

Lagos Chief Judge (CJ), Justice Olufunmilayo Atilade has urged
newly appointed presidents of Customary Court and magistrates to
acquaint themselves with the customs of the people to bring justice
administration closer to the people.

The CJ gave the advice while swearing in 38 new judges into the
state’s judiciary.

The judicial oath was administered on them by the new Chief
Registrar of the High Court, Mrs Abiola Soladoye.

Justice Atilade advised them to read and get themselves
acquainted with the Customary Court Laws of Lagos State 2011 in
order not act illegally.

She warned them to live above board and up to the status of
their new office, “your worship”.

Justice Atilade warned the new judges against using their new
powers to oppress their community.

She reminded them that they were carefully selected because of
their track records, integrity, ability and qualifications.

“ Your being here is a priviledge granted by the Governor of
Lagos State. So, I hope you will carry out your duties with
integrity and honesty.

“Do not take bribe. If you take bribe, you will be shown the way
out by the Judiciary Commission on completion of their
investigation,” she said.

The Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Judiciary Service
Commission, Mrs Ayodele Odugbesan who also admonished the new
appointees to fair in their judgement, explained that the
appointment of the judges was done in conformity with Section 2 of
the Customary Court Laws of Lagos State 2011.

Mrs Odugbesan said the judicial oath administered on them by the
Lagos CJ was also in fulfillment of Section 13 of the Customary
Court Laws of Lagos State 2011.

Responding on behalf of her colleagues, one of the magistrates,
Mrs Desola Folami, promised that they would serve the state
judiciary without blemish.

While thanking Governor Akinbode for the opportunity given them
to serve the state, she said they would not engage in any activity
that would destroy the confidence reposed in them.