The Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Opeyemi Oke, on Tuesday, advocated adherence to the Code of Conduct of Court Employees by the staff of the state’s judiciary.

Justice Oke said this at the unveiling of the Lagos State Judiciary Commitment Statement on the premises of the Lagos State High Court in Badagry.

The CJ, who was represented by Justice Serifat Sonaike, reiterated that the judiciary under her watch was committed to effective provision of quality and professional services to the citizens.

She said the commitment statement was important because it would serve as a constant reminder to the court workforce that there was zero tolerance for corruption in the Lagos State judiciary.

The CJ said, “It is in a bid to ensure that the promises are kept and delivered that I come up with the commitment statement by all staff by which we are all covenanted to work.

 “This is to make the Lagos State Judiciary dynamic, innovative and proactive by achieving an independent, reform-oriented and well-funded judiciary system.

 “This will guarantee the rule of law, which is efficient, transparent, accountable and accessible to all.”

Justice Oke solicited the cooperation of her fellow judges, magistrates and administrative officials to build a judiciary with integrity.

The Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Badagry Branch, Chigbo Okafor, gave the Chief Judge the assurance that lawyers would work with the judiciary to attain its goals.

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