Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has sworn-in the new Acting Chief Judge of Edo State, Honourable Justice Daniel Iyobosa Okungbowa, assuring accelerated judicial reforms in the state.

Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at New Festival Hall in Government House, Benin City, Governor Obaseki said his administration’s achievements in the past six and half years was chiefly facilitated by an atmosphere of order and sanity guaranteed by a proactive judiciary which continues to promote a just and fair society.

He noted that his administration believes that the Judiciary remains the bastion of democracy, which prompted investment in the judiciary and the judicial system, to ensure a conducive work environment for judicial officers.

The governor said his administration will continue to advance and support reforms in the judiciary and respect its independence to ensure it lives up to its mandate of upholding justice in Edo State.