The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Inumidun Akande has charged magistrates to improve their performances in order to fast track the dispensation of justice in the state judicial system.
Akande gave the charge on Wednesday while declaring open the first batch of the 2010 Magistrates Retreat in Lagos.
The retreat was organised by the Lagos State Judiciary to enhance and equip the on-the-job performances of its magistrates.
Akande said The Magistracy has remained vital in the dispensation of justice, serving in most cases, as court of first instance in criminal, civil and related matters”.
The Chief Judge stressed the need for an effective and vibrant Magistracy which she described as the basis for the retreat.
Akande said the retreat would create a convivial forum for participants to share their personal experiences in the Lower Bench and to interact on personal issues of mutual interest.
She noted that it was designed to provide a veritable platform for the exchange of ideas and to reflect on past challenges and achievements.
It is also aimed at projecting into the future with a view to moving the Magistracy and indeed, the Lagos State Judiciary forward, Akande added.
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