Anambra Gets First Female CJ, Hon. Justice Ijem Onwuamaegbu | Nairalaw

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state, on Friday, sworn in the
new Acting Chief Judge of the state, Hon. Justice Ijem
Onwuamaegbu.

Onwuamaegbu, the first female Chief Judge of the State since the
creation of the new Anambra State in 1991, would take over from the
former Chief Judge, Hon Justice Peter Umeadi after a voluntarily
retirement.

Obiano, while swearing-in the Acting Judge at the Government
House, Awka, pledged the support of his administration to enable
the acting CJ deliver on her new mandate.

He was optimistic that the appointment would further re-position
the state judiciary to effectively address the problem of delayed
dispensation of justice.

Onwuamaegbu was later presented with logistics in relation to
her status vehicle and two escorts.

Also speaking, the Attorney General of the State, Dr. Uju Nworgu
hinted that the new Acting CJ was the most senior among the Judges
of the state High Court.

“The 1999 Constitution under Section 2714 empowers the state
Governor to appoint and swear in an Acting Chief Judge when there
is vacancy,” she said.

Nworgu observed that the acting Judge had gained wealth of
knowledge and judicial experience to transform the state
judiciary.

In her acceptance speech, Onwuamaegbu promised to ensure proper
administration of justice as well as promotion of the welfare of
judiciary.