Lagos Judiciary Absorbs 75 Legal Practitioners as Court Registrars
Lagos State Chief Judge, Opeyemi Oke, has disclosed that the State Judiciary, for the first time, recently engaged 75 Legal Practitioners in the State public service as Court Registrars.
Justice Oke made the disclosure last week, at a workshop for the newly appointed Court Registrars, which held at Peace Hall, Lagos Multidoor Court House, Igbosere.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Judge said the present administration is working tirelessly to improve the justice delivery service, by infusing into the system professionalism, relevant skills, qualification and competent individuals into the court system.
She admonished the newly employed Court Registrars, to be efficient in their duties, adding that “inefficiency on your part, will constitute a serious clog in the wheels of justice. Judges and Magistrates cannot perform their duties of hearing and determining cases, without an efficient and functional support staff base of which you are a major part. Your role is both administrative and legal”.
According to Justice Oke, the Court Registrar’s contribution to the smooth running of the courts, cannot be overemphasised.
She said the purpose of the training is to educate personnel on their roles, open them up to expectations of the Judiciary in some areas, and to refresh their memories for better performance.
The Chief Judge enjoined the participants, to stand for what is right at all times, and let integrity be their watchword in their assignment, anticipating that a noticeable difference in the working process of courts will manifest after the training, and as a result of their previous knowledge cum experience.
Justice Oke, therefore, advised the newly recruited Court Registrars, to carry out their duties with the fear of God, in order to make a positive impact on the judicial system in the State.