Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau on Tuesday swore in Justice Yakubu
Gyang Dakwak as the substantive Chief Judge of Plateau.
Dakwak had acted in that capacity since Sept. 2017 when the
former Chief Judge, Justice Pius Damulak, retired from service.
Lalong, in a brief speech at the ceremony, reminded the officer
of the crucial need to fight against corruption to rid the nation
of the menace.
“All forms of maladministration and misappropriation of our
commonwealth and corporate patrimony must be stopped through the
instrumentality of the law.
“The judiciary is very crucial to restoring order in our
society. With this appointment, your major task is to sanitise our
nation and society to rid Nigeria of what is unlawful.
“The judiciary has been under sustained public scrutiny lately
because it represents the hope of the groaning masses. It must
punish criminals, seek justice for those injured and enthrone
respect for the rule of law,” he charged.
The governor urged Dakwak to heed the advice of the Chief
Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, who has urged judicial
officers to lead the fight against corruption.
Dakwak, in his remarks, appreciated the governor for confirming
his appointment, and promised to adhere to his oath of office.
NAN
Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau on Tuesday swore in Justice Yakubu
Gyang Dakwak as the substantive Chief Judge of Plateau.
Dakwak had acted in that capacity since Sept. 2017 when the
former Chief Judge, Justice Pius Damulak, retired from service.
Lalong, in a brief speech at the ceremony, reminded the officer
of the crucial need to fight against corruption to rid the nation
of the menace.
“All forms of maladministration and misappropriation of our
commonwealth and corporate patrimony must be stopped through the
instrumentality of the law.
“The judiciary is very crucial to restoring order in our
society. With this appointment, your major task is to sanitise our
nation and society to rid Nigeria of what is unlawful.
“The judiciary has been under sustained public scrutiny lately
because it represents the hope of the groaning masses. It must
punish criminals, seek justice for those injured and enthrone
respect for the rule of law,” he charged.
The governor urged Dakwak to heed the advice of the Chief
Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, who has urged judicial
officers to lead the fight against corruption.
Dakwak, in his remarks, appreciated the governor for confirming
his appointment, and promised to adhere to his oath of office.
NAN
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