Jonathan swears in new CJN, pledges support for judiciary reforms

PRESIDENTGoodluckJonathan has sworn in Justice Dahiru Musdapher as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) promising him his full support for reform initiatives and funding for the judiciary.Speaking at the ceremony in the Presidential Villa on Monday, he also promised to personally liaise with the National Assembly to support constitutional amendments necessary to further ensure the independence of the judiciary.The president said he was prepared to partner with the CJN to make the judiciary more efficient and inspire the citizens to become more confident in the capacity of the judiciary to do justice to all men.Jonathan noted the challenges facing the judiciary especially the widespread perception of a growing crisis of integrity within the system which he said the new CJN must address.'The reputation of judges, the public perception of their commitment and integrity, is central to the efficacy of the courts to uphold the law and dispense justice. Judges are expected to be impartial, independent-minded and fair to all concerned. A partisan judge compromises his or her oath of office and acts unfairly. A corrupt judge disgraces the Bench on which he or she sits and the title that he wears. Judges should have power, and they do, but just as the executive and the legislature must not abuse their powers, judges are also expected to be above board,' he said.
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