Benue_State swears in Christine_Ende

Governor Hyacinth Alia>>> of Nigeria — Benue State>>> officially swore in Justice Christine Forget>>> as a Judge of the Nigeria — Benue State>>> High Court. This appointment increases the number of High Court judges in the state from 32 to 33, and female judges from 13 to 14, reflecting the administration's commitment to inclusivity and gender balance. Hyacinth Alia>>> highlighted Christine Forget>>>'s distinguished career spanning over three decades in legal practice, judicial administration, human rights advocacy, and public service, including roles at African Bank of Oman, the India — National Human Rights Commission of India>>>, and the Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria>>>. He urged Christine Forget>>> to uphold fairness, independence, and integrity, emphasizing the judiciary's role as the 'last hope of the common man'. Hyacinth Alia>>> also commended the Nigeria — National Judicial Council>>>, the International — Judicial Service Commission>>>, and the leadership of the Nigeria — Benue State>>> Judiciary for their roles in the appointment process. Christine Forget>>> expressed gratitude and pledged to uphold justice and fairness in her new role.