Bukar Sworn In As New Chief Judge Of FCT High Court

[Shola Sholaz]

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Aloma Mukhtar, on Friday swore in Justice Ibrahim Bukar as the new Chief Judge of the FCT High Court.
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Mukhtar, at a brief ceremony, charged Bukar to strive hard in the discharge of his duties in accordance with the oath of office he has subscribed to.
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She urged him to have the fear of God in his heart and to also follow the dictate of his conscience in carrying out the functions of the office Mukhtar, while congratulating Bukar, said that his appointment came at a time "when the Nigerian Judiciary, particularly the High Court of the FCT is on the heels of various challenges''.
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"I am of a firm belief that these challenges are not insurmountable.
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"I,  therefore, charge you to make all efforts and leave no stone  unturned in repositioning the FCT judiciary and ensure that the confidence of the public is restored in the system," she said.
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Speaking to newsmen after his swearing-in, Bukar assured residents of the FCT that justice would be rendered to all litigants, according to law, rules and procedures.