The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad, yesterday swore in Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem as resident of the Court of Appeal.
Performing the ceremony at the Supreme Court, the CJN, urged Dongban-Mensem to abide by the oath of her office and ensure that the court continues to maintain its credibility and integrity.
He also implored the judicial officer to always carry her colleagues along and ensure that justice is served to Nigerians at all times.
He stressed that the appellate court must brace up to the challenge of speedy dispensation of justice considering that it has the largest number of Justices in the country.
Besides, Muhammad enjoined Justice Dongban-Mensem to ensure regular meetings with presiding justices in all divisions of the court as well as other justices, to enable them to understand the challenges the court may be faced with.
“From my personal experience, work load in the Court of Appeal, especially in the divisions is the highest.
“It is a home of work, it is a home of cooperation, but with your experience, hard work and zeal, you will not find your new status difficult.
“If you sustain your good character and conduct, your tenure will definitely be an excellent one. Try to be yourself and do not allow others derail you. Remain what we know you for,” he added.
In her remarks, the Appeal Court president expressed her gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for endorsing her appointment based on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC).
She pledged to do her best to ensure that tenets of justice are upheld by the appellate court under her leadership, saying she would build on legacies that were left behind by her predecessors.
