Gov. Bello swears in six new judges »

Shortly after administering the oath of office and allegiance on the 6 judges, of whom 3 are high Court Judges and 3 others are Customary Court of Appeal judges. Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello said their appointment to higher judicial office is a call for higher responsibility.

Governor Bello who was represented by his Deputy, Chief Edward Onoja said his administration has high regards for the judiciary, promising to sustain respect for judicial hierarchy and procedures in appointment of officers.

He congratulated the newly appointed judicial officers and called on them to be productive in promotion of law and upholding the constitution of the country in the performance of their duty.

Bello commended the state Chief Judge, Justice Richard Olorunfemi for his professionalism in the management of the state judiciary.

Also speaking, the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Folashade Ayoade praised Governor Yahaya Bello for appointing women to serve as high court Justices and and expressed confidence that they will not him down.

Earlier, the State Chief Judge Justice Richard Olorufemi thanked Governor Bello for his love for the state Judiciary, stressing that he has never intruded in the activities of the Judicial arm.

He described the six newly appointed Judges as brilliant and people of impeccable character and expressed confidence that they will do justice to all manner of cases brought before them.

Representative of the State Artoney General and Commissioner of Justice, Muhammed Sani said due process was followed for the appointment of the Judges.

Responding on behalf of the new Judges, Justice Shuaibu Yakubu expressed gratitude to God and the state government for the opportunity given to them to serve the state and promised not to fail in their official responsibility.

The High Court judges are: Clement Kekere, Hauwa Eleojo Yusuf, Isah Abdullahi while that of the Customary Court of Appeal are: Comfort Tolufase, Paul Ade-Olupeka, and Shaibu Yakubu.