Governor Hope Uzodimma has given the hint that a new Chief Judge will emerge in Imo State soon.
Speaking Friday at the New Exco Chambers, Government House, Owerri, he demonstrated resolve to ensure adequate and most effective justice dispensation in the State, charging the newly inaugurated Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to commence, immediately, the process of selecting a substantive Chief Judge for the State.
The Governor bereated the circumstances that led to the removal of the former Chief Judge by the Nigeria Judicial Council (NJC) and stressed that Judicial Service Commission has a significant role to play in managing the conduct of Judges in the State and to sanitise our judiciary.
Uzodimma further warned against falsification of age in the system, stressing that those involved in such acts should desist as it brings disrepute to the State and the justice system.
The governor therefore mandated the Commission to show integrity and courage by ensuring that only Judges with credible records are nominated for positions of trust. “Fasten your seat belts and weather the storm, no matter whose ox is gored,” he charged the members.
Members of the JSC include: Barr. Louis M. Alozie, SAN; Eze Duruiheoma, SAN; Hon. Barr. Paul Obinatu and Hon. Lady M.M.Anyanwu.
Uzodimma told them to find courage to sanitise the judicial process in Imo, saying, “Ensure we have credible records, sincere and honest people who will oversee the affairs of the judiciary.”
Same day, Uzodimma inaugurated nominees for the Board of the Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU), Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ISOPADEC), and the Imo State Road Maintenance Agency (IROMA).
He said the idea is to strengthen the capacity of his administration towards the endowment of more democracy dividends to Imo people, and enjoined the appointees to demonstrate the highest ethical standard in the discharge of their duties.
Addressing the five Commissioners- designate – Prof Boniface G. Nworgu, Chief Kenneth Okafor, Barr. Enyinnaya Onuegbu, Dr. Anthony Mgbeahuruike and Dr. Elias Emedom, the governor said they were brought on board to help strengthen the capacity of his administration to deliver on the mandate of call to serve the people. Nation