Gov Rochas Okorocha
The Imo state governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha has called on magistrates to reposition themselves for improved service delivery to the people.
Governor Okorocha stated this at the 2013 maiden week of the Magistrate Association of Nigeria (MAN) Imo state chapter held at City Global hotel, along portharcourt road Owerri, Imo state.
Declaring the programme open, the governor noted that their appointment as magistrates had made them leaders who must strive to utilize their position to render services to mankind.
He pointed out that the judiciary is the last hope of the common man and urged them to make justice, equity and fair play their watchword.
Owelle Rochas Okorocha enjoined them to shun corruption and live above board, noting that the government would partner with them to ensure that they achieve their set objectives as magistrates in the state.
In his remarks, the chief Judge of Imo state, Justice Benjamin Njemanze noted that magistrates occupy a very vital position in Nigeria especially in the administration of justice, stressing the need
for them to be treated with respect and dignity.
The chief Judge urged the magistrates to live up to expectation, and not to allow themselves to be deterred by the attitude of the people.
He assured that they would help to uphold justice in the state.
In her contribution, the chairman of MAN in Imo state, Maureen Onyewuotu appealed for the removal of bureaucratic bottlenecks to enable them
achieve their set goals.
The theme of the programme is ?Repositioning the Magistracy for
Effective Justice Delivery.
In another development, the Imo state Governor has launched the Imo mid-day prayers which is with the Catholics tradition of mid-day prayer known as Angelus.
At the event, which a large turnout of members of the clergy, Gov. Okorocha said that the prayer which begins from 12 noon will last for 10 minutes.
The governor noted that the essence of the prayer was to re-awaken the
culture of prayer in the mind of the people of the state.
He attributed some of the achievements in the state to God, and called on the people of the state to use the opportunity of this prayer to be an ambassador for Christ.
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Religious Affairs, Mrs Henrietha Jacobs called on Imolites to join Catholics at mid-day to pray for the growth of the state and nation at large.
Various prayer intentions were offered for the state, legislators, youth, market people and civil servants.
Ngozi Onyeocha
Government House Press
For SA Media (Print)
July 10, 2013
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