Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has sworn in 10 newly appointed judges in Kogi State.
The swearing in ceremony was held at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic centre Lokoja on Wednesday.
The newly sworn in judicial officers consist of four High Court judges, five Sharia Court of Appeal judges and one Customary Court of Appeal judge.
The judges sworn in are Ajesola Joseph Sunday, Ojoma Rachael Haruna, Badama Kadiri, Ezema Beatrice Ada and Muhammed Bello Muhammed.
Others are Okino Isah Saidu, Yakubu Adevenge Abbas, Shaibu Ridwan Aliyu, Idris Alhaji Abdullahi and Maryan Oziohu Otaru.
Speaking at the event, Ododo charged the newly sworn in judges to uphold the tenets of their profession.
He said, “One of the cardinal pillars of every society is the administration of justice. We must not only be just and fair, but must be seen to be intentional in promoting justice for all.
“A just and fair society where everyone is treated equally is bound to be peaceful.
“As the last hope of the common man, the judiciary owes the society an obligation to be just and fair. A judiciary trusted by the people will promote peace and security. An unjust judiciary is a recipe for anarchy and crime.”
The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Josiah Majebi, and the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Muizudeen Abdullahi, commended Ododo for his support for judicial officers in the state.
It was gathered that Governor Ododo, at the event, handed out brand new cars to the judges.