The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice OLUKAYODE ARIWOOLA has sworn in 11 new Justices to the bench of the Supreme Court, charging them, not to allow their ambition to becloud their sense of judgement.

Justice ARIWOOLA noted the interaction of the new Justices with people of unviable inclinations and pedigree, if any, must be halted immediately and they should allow their conscience to guide and filter every thought that crosses their mind.

He told the new Justices to be prepared for criticisms or verbal assaults by litigants who have lost cases as Justices of the final Court of the land, where appellants’ expectations are often very high and infectious.

The CJN told the new Justices that, their elevation to the Supreme Court Bench is in recognition of their wisdom and evident passion for hard work, which is the hallmark of judicial excellence.

Justice ARIWOOLA told the new Justices that they were coming to join the Supreme Court Bench at a time when the rank had been grossly depleted to an all-time low of ten Justices for several reasons, mainly retirement and deaths.

He urged them to put in their best as seasoned judicial officers transiting from the Court of Appeal and had established remarkable acquaintances with judicial oaths and roles guiding the conduct of judicial officers.