The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen on Monday said there was no place for corrupt officials in the Nigerian judiciary.

Onnoghen warned workers to abstain from corruption in order to allow the court system to function effectively.

He spoke at a workshop organised by the NJI for court’s support staff, including secretaries, registrars, clerks, protocol officers, bailiffs and process servers.

Onnoghen who was represented by a former chief judge of Delta State, Justice Rosaline Bozimo, (retd) said workers must relegate their personal interests in the discharge of their duties.

He said, “It is important to mention that this category of support staff in the judiciary is indispensable in the administration of justice.

“Therefore, I would like to point out that your attitude and conduct towards court users must be that of responsibility and accountability in order to boost public confidence in the judiciary.

“As officers in charge of the day-to-day running of the courts, it is imperative that you display high ethical standard in your behaviour and be guided by the code of conduct for court employees.”

He added, “It is imperative for you all to shun all forms of corruption and its tendencies. Corruption has no place in the judiciary. The big stick shall spare no one; thus commitment to duty and honesty should be your watchword.”

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