Gov Obiano swears in first female Chief Judge in Anambra

Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has sworn-in the new Acting Chief Judge of the state, Hon. Justice Ijem Onwuamaegbu.

Justice Onwuamaegbu, who is the first female (Acting) Judge in Anambra State, took over from the former Chief Judge of the state, Hon Justice Peter Umeadi, who retired voluntarily.

Swearing-in the Acting Judge at the Exco Chamber, Government House Awka, on Friday, Governor Obiano said the appointment would further re-position the state judiciary to effectively address the problem of delayed dispensation of justice.

The Governor assured her of his administrative support to enable her deliver on her new mandate.

He further presented her with logistics vis-a-vis her status vehicle and other two escorts.

The Attorney General of the State, Dr. (Mrs.) Uju Nworgu, emphasised that the 1999 Constitution under Section 2714 empowers the state Governor to appoint and swear-in an Acting Chief Judge when there is vacancy.

Mrs. Nworgu noted that the new Acting Chief Judge was the most senior among the Judges of the state High Court.

Nworgu observed that the new Acting Judge had gained wealth of knowledge and judicial experience to transform the state judiciary.

The newly sworn-in Acting Judge, Justice Ijem Onwuamaegbu promised to promote the welfare of judiciary and ensure proper administration of justice.