GOVERNOR OBASEKI SWEARS IN JOE ACHA AS EDO STATE CJ
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, today at the Government House, Benin City, swore in Hon. Justice Joe Acha as the new State Chief Judge.
The Governor, at the event, stressed the need for more synergy and collaboration among the three arms of government for the purpose of good governance.
“I congratulate my Lord, Justice Joe Acha, on the attainment of the apex position in our Judiciary, which is a recognition of an illustrious and unblemished career both at the bar and the bench.
“I am certain that Your Lordship will live up to the highest ideals of your illustrious predecessors at the helm of the judicial arm of government in our state. This government has always considered itself to be Judiciary-friendly with the knowledge that our efforts to Make Edo Great Again (MEGA) will come to nothing without the solid foundation of law and order, and the rule of law.”
The Governor enjoined the new man at the Judicial helms of affairs to embrace the same institutional reforms that would ensure that the State Judiciary meets with international best practices in all respects.
“We look forward to collaborating with the Judiciary, as led by Your Lordship, in pursuing the goal of ensuring the greatest good for the greatest number of people through modernisation, digitisation and efficient management practices.”
Mr Obaseki further said that his Government is ready to provide all the support required to ensure that the State Judicial officers and the entire bureaucracy that supports them are provided with all needed modern tools, technology and welfare that would ensure optimal performance.
"We hope to soon be handing over the newly built Judges Quarters and the Modular Courts being rolled out in all the local government areas across the state.”
“We hope in return that the Judiciary will provide support for the efforts of the Government, particularly in revenue generation and the prevention of lawlessness and impunity manifested in various facets of our public and private lives", he said.
The new Chief Judge thanked the Governor for the opportunity to serve and pledged his determination to serve Edo people without fear or favour.
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