DECEMBER 14, 2004: History
was made in Enugu State with the swearing in of a new State Chief Judge,
Hon. Justice Innocent
Azubuike Umuzuluike,whose appointment passed through the Enugu State
Judicial Service Commission, the National Judicial Service Commission,
the Enugu State House of Assembly and the final approval of the Governor
of Enugu State. Governor Chimaroke Nnamani underscored the significance
of the event when he recalled that the last time Enugu witnessed such
an event under a democracy was the swearing in of Sir Louis Mabanefo
as the Chief Judge of the defunct Eastern Region by the Premier, Chief
Micheal Okpara, some 40 years ago. Here are pictures of the event, which
was also witnessed by the Chief Judge and judges of the Ebonyi State
Judiciary, Judges and Magistrates of Enugu State Judiciary, Royal Fathers
and
senior members of the Bar.
 Out-going Chief Judge of Enugu State, Hon. Justice Jacob C. N. Ugwu (OFR) presenting his successor, Hon. Justice I. A. Umuzulike for swearing in by the State Chief Executive.. |
 Hon. Justice Umuzulike, supported by his wife and three children, while being administered with the the oath of allegiance by Governor Nnamani. |
 The new State Chief Judge signing the oath documents. |
 Governor Nnamani making a speech after the ceremony.  Governor Nnamani, his Deputy Chief Okechukwu Itanyi, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly Chief Abel Chukwu and State Commissioners in a group photograph with the new Chief Judge and other members of the bench in front of the Governor's Office. |
 The Governor and the Chief Judge.  OLD AND NEW: Governor Nnamani flanked by the new Chief Judge and his predecessor. |
 Governor Nnamani congratulates Justice Umuzulike.  Governor Nnamani and Chief Judge in a group photograph with his wife and three children. |