Justice Walter Samuel Onnoghen has been sworn in as the
15th indigenous Chief Justice of Nigeria.
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo who performed the ceremony
challenged the appointee as head of the Nation’s Judiciary to live up to the
expectations of the high office by upholding higher moral and ethical standards
at all times.
He said the mere perception of judicial malfeasance and
questionable delays will not poison the waters of justice but also defeats
it’s essence.
The acting President therefore called on the Chief
Justice of Nigeria ensure that justice delivery is truly just and fair to
all.
Acting President Osinbajo who described Justice Onnoghen
as the right choice for the nation, used the opportunity to convey President
Buhari’s best wishes to him on his appointment.
The new Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Walter Onnoghen
who thanked the President for finding him worthy of the appointment promised to
keep to his oath of office in the interest of democracy, rule of law and good
governance.
In the mean time by virtue of his new appointment Justice
Walter Onnoghen was conferred with the National Honour of Grand Commander of
the order of the Niger (GCON) by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo.
Justice Onnoghen from Cross River state was born in 1950
and became Justice of the Supreme Court in 2005
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