Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq swears in five judges

From Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman  AbdulRazaq  on Wednesday swore in five judges for the Kwara State High Court.

He urged them to adhere to their oath of office by being fair.

The judges are Funsho Dada Lawal, a former permanent secretary and solicitor general of the state; Olanipekun Sherifat Bola, a registrar at the Ilorin High Court of Justice; Hussein Toyin Kawu, a deputy registrar at the Akure Division of the Court of Appeal; Nureni Kuranga, a deputy chief registrar (Administration) at the state High Court, Ilorin; and Umar Zikki Jubril, a senior magistrate Grade II in the state.

”The judicial oath enjoins you to administer justice without fear or favour, ill-will, or affection. This oath is a solemn promise and only a firm commitment will see to its accomplishment,” the governor said yesterday in Ilorin.

The people of Igbede in Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State have hailed Governor AbdulRazaq for donating his 10-month salary as a palliative to cushion the effect of the lockdown.

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They described his action as phenomenal and unprecedented, praying that his administration would take the state to the Promised Land.

Speaking on behalf of his subjects, the Onigbede of Igbede, Oba Johnson Aina, said: “I wish to express a deep sense of appreciation to Governor AbdulRazaq for donating his 10-month salary to cushion the effect of COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown by the state government. I find the donation of the governor highly phenomenal and commendable.”

Palliatives were distributed to the masses.

Oba Aina said no fewer than 165 people benefitted from the relief materials.