Obaseki swears in Edigin as 7th Edo Chief Judge

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Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki

By Joy Odigie

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Friday swore-in Justice Esther Edigin as the seventh Chief Judge of the state, following the retirement of Justice Esohe Ikponmwen.

At the ceremony held at Government House in Benin, Obaseki urged judicial officers in the state to maintain worthy records.

“I commend judicial officers in the state on how they have remained unsoiled despite operating at a time where the judiciary is having several integrity concern.

“Edo has not recorded any incident of suspension or dismissal of a judge by the Nigerian Judicial Council on account of corruption.

“This is a worthy record and one which I implore all judicial officers to maintain,” he said.

He said that the new chief judge faithfully served as judge in the state, urging her to ensure speedy dispensation of justice.

The governor also urged Edigin to strengthen the state magistracy.

In her remarks, the new chief judge said that her intention was to…



Source: News Agency of Nigeria