CJN swears-in Justice Amabor as member of CCT panel

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, on
Monday, swore-in Justice Julie Abieyuwa Amabor as a member of the
Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, panel.

The CJN, who administered oath on the new CCT member at the
Supreme Court Complex, said there is ongoing effort to subject the
Tribunal to the disciplinary control of the National Judicial
Coucil, NJC, to enable it to function effectively and efficiently,
for good governance of the country.

According to a statement that was signed by the Head of Press &
Public Relations at the CCT, Mr. Ibraheem Al-Hassan, the CJN
equally tasked the new Member of the panel to be above board in her
decision and to abide by her oath of office.

“He also drew her attention to always be persuaded by superior
decision of the appellate Court in taking decisions.

“The Chief Justice of the Federation warned Judges to avoid any
act that will create negative perception on the conduct of Judicial
Officers which he said cast doubt on the integrity of the
institution.

“He admonished the new member to be a team player in carrying
out her work.

“Justice Onnoghen however stated that the fact that the process
of appointing the new Member took too long did not mean that the
NJC was not concerned about the importance of the CCT.

“He urged her to always stand by her conscience no matter whose
ox is gored”.

Al-Hassan said the swearing-in was witnessed by Chairman of the
CCT, Justice Danladi Umar, the second member of the Tribunal panel,
Justice William Agwadza Atedze and other top management staff of
the establishment.

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