
October 30, 2014
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Justice Mariam Aloma Mukhtar
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mariam Aloma Mukhtar, Wednesday swore in Justice Chima Nweze as a justice of the Supreme Court with a charge to apply the law in all fairness and good conscience to the nation.
Speaking at the swearing in ceremony at the Supreme Court complex in Abuja, Justice Mukhtar congratulated Justice Nweze on his appointment into the venerable institution as a justice of the apex court.
She noted: “The oath by every justice is rich in substance and that it precludes partnership for a cause, however worthy to the eyes as a representative of a section of society.
“It forbids partiality and most importantly, it commands independence from any influence that might improperly tilt the scales of justice.
“When a case is heard, a Justice must decide it in the lonely room of his or her own conscience, but in accordance with the law, that is the way in which right is done without fear or favor, affection or ill will.”
He urged him to earn and maintain public confidence in response to every reasonable application, with impartiality and fearless administration of the law.
The CJN further charged Nweze to apply the law in all fairness and good conscience to the nation.
She said: “I also implore you to work hand in hand with your brother justices of the Supreme Court to present to the nation a judiciary all Nigerians can be proud of.
Justice Mukhtar pointed out that to assume the office of the justice of the Supreme Court was a signal of honour which demanded the best of one’s ability.
She said: “It is a heavy burden, and I am confident you will discharge your duties with honour, considering your rich and accomplished reputation.
“Accordingly you will share in the rigorous debates in this court with colleagues who bear mutual respect for the intellectual integrity and independence of one another as a justice of the Supreme Court.”
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