Babatunde Fashola, governor of Lagos state, on Thursday hailed the nomination of Yemi Osinbajo, a professor of law and pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, as running mate to Muhammadu Buhari, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Fashola made the commendation on Thursday while swearing in Justices Adedayo Akintoye, Olabisi Ogungbesan and Obafemi Adamson at the state high court.
The inauguration came few weeks after the governor swore in four others, bringing the total number of judges in the state to 57.
Commenting on Osinbajo’s tenure as Lagos state attorney-general and commissioner for justice between 1999 and 2007, Fashola said:
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“The vision of building an efficient and incorruptible judiciary started under his watch.
“I wish my friend and brother, Osinbajo, the very best in his journey. I think all of us here are very proud to hold the torch he had lit.”
He urged the judges to discharge their duties with fairness and the fear of God, saying “I urge you to continue to do your best and to do justice according to the law.
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“You must continue to develop yourselves and have thirst for knowledge.”
He assured the state judges that his administration would continue giving priority to their welfare, in recognition of their contributions to the stability of the society.
Earlier, Mr. Ade Ipaye, current attorney-general and commissioner for justice, said the appointment of the judges was necessitated by the increasing quest of Lagos residents for justice.
Justice Olufunmilayo Atilade, the chief judge of Lagos state, congratulated them on their appointment, urging them to see their elevation to the high court as a call to service.
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“You must discharge your duties with honesty, dedication and fairness at all times, because you owe a duty to God and humanity,” Atilade said.
“I implore you to shun corruption and conduct yourselves in ways that would inspire the confidence of members of the public in the justice system.”
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