The Lagos State Governor, South-West Nigeria, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, this morning swore in seven new judges in the state.

The new judges are Mrs. Mariam Olajumoke Eleya, Ibironke Olaleibosun Harrison, Lateefat Atinuke Fadeke-Oluyemi, Lateefat Abiola Morayo-Folami, Olubunmi Olutoyin Femi-Adeniyi, Christopher Ayodeji Balogun and Kaseel Omobolaji Dawodu.

The governor, while addressing them said with their appointment, the number of high court judges in the state has risen to 56.

He cautioned them on their lifestyle, saying that with their new appointment, there are now seen as men and women of integrity.

He also said that with advancement in technology and anticipated increase is crime wave, the state will appoint more judges with time.

“If we are not to slide back to the days of court congestion, the capacity of judges per litigant must be increased even as the state continues to pursue automation and technology to improve efficiency.” Fashola said.

Presently, there are 35 female and 14 male judges in the state.

In order of seniority, the top six positions are dominated by female judges



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