As the 2024/2025 legal year commenced in Rivers State, the Chief Judge, Simeon Amadi, and the Attorney General, Dangogo Iboroma, have called on legal practitioners to maintain high ethical standards and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
Both legal officials made this appeal during a ceremony in Port Harcourt, emphasizing the critical role that upholding the rule of law plays in ensuring justice and stability in the judiciary.
Attorney General Iboroma highlighted the importance of the event, noting that it served as a platform to evaluate the judiciary’s successes and challenges over the past year.
He urged lawyers to actively engage in discussions aimed at addressing the obstacles hindering the administration of justice and finding practical solutions.
Chief Judge Simeon Amadi, while outlining the judiciary’s achievements, pointed out the notable decongestion of the Port Harcourt correctional center. He revealed that many inmates awaiting trial had been released, a reflection of the judiciary’s commitment to delivering timely justice.
Amadi also encouraged legal practitioners to process their cases through proper legal channels to ensure swift and efficient resolutions.
The call to action from these legal luminaries reinforces the importance of adhering to due process and maintaining professionalism as the foundation of a fair and just legal system in Rivers State.