By Tope Bamidele
Ekiti state Governor Dr kayode Fayemi has stressed the need for a review of the age of legal officers to be appointed as Judges in line with the ongoing reforms in the nations Judiciary sector..
Governor Fayemi spoke in Ado Ekiti at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed judge of the Ekiti State High Court, Justice Adeniyi Familoni.
Governor Fayemi noted that young and vibrant Lawyers should be member of the Bench to inject fresh ideas and enhance justice delivery in the sector..
The Governor said that government was working towards ensuring the elevation of judges in the state to the supreme court as requested by the leadership of the judiciary..
Dr Fayemi who stressed that govt had initiated various reforms to ensure effective justice delivery emphasized the need for judges to show competence and integrity to boost citizens’ confidence.
He gave assurance that government would improve welfare of the judiciary officers and urged the new judge to always discharge his constitutional duties without fear or favour.
In a remark, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Mr Wale Fapohunda described the new judge as an experienced and committed lawyer who had contributed to the growth of the legal profession..
Responding the new judge, Justice Adeniyi Familoni promised to be upright and fair in the discharge of his duty.
Born in ijero Ekiti in 1972, Justice Familoni began his career as a Legal Officer in the Ondo State Ministry of Justice in 1996, and later, Ekiti State Ministry of Justice where he held various offices including Director of Law Review, Director of the Citizens’ Rights, Director of Civil Litigations and Director of Public Prosecutions.
Untill his elevation Justice Familoni was appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ekiti State Civil Service in April, 2019 and posted to Bureau of Chieftaincy Affairs.
