Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has sworn in Justices Theresa Diai as Chief Judge of Delta and Patience Elumeze as President of the Customary Court of Appeal, respectively.
In a speech at the brief event at the Government House in Asaba, Okowa charged them to ensure regular training of judicial workers in the state.
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He said that judicial education and constant training of critical workers were imperative to enhance the quality of justice delivery and performances of courts in the state.
He thanked the Speaker, Sheriff Oborevwori, and members of the Delta House of Assembly for their prompt confirmation of the appointments.
He expressed joy over the robust relationship between the executive and legislature, describing the house members as partners in progress rather than rivals.
“As long as this partnership is sustained, we shall continue to gain new grounds in our quest to build a smart, strong, and safe Delta,” Okowa said.
He said: “History has been made with the confirmation of Justice Diai as the Chief Judge of Delta and Justice Elumeze as President, Customary Court of Appeal, Delta.
“Rarely does it happen that you have two women heading both tiers of the judiciary in the state at the same time.
