Two hundred and forty (240) newly appointed notaries public were on Thursday administered oath of office upon in Abuja by the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Justice Husseini Baba-Yusuf.
This took place at the Ceremonial Court Hall of the FCT High Court, Abuja.
Prior the oath, the appointees were confirmed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
Justice Baba-Yusuf reminded the new notaries that the appointment is a mark of trust and a call to higher responsibility.
He said “This honour comes with heavy responsibilities. Your duties must be carried out strictly in accordance with the law.
"It goes beyond the title and the oath-taking ceremony. You must exercise utmost care as you discharge your duties.” he stated
He also urged the appointees to bring their experience to bear on the assignment.
“Ensure you remain persons of worth and responsibility in the discharge of your functions.”
Among the new notaries are eight Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN), including Jacob Johnson Usman and Chikaosolu Ojukwu, and prominent human rights lawyers and public commentators such as Pius Danba Pius, Akintayo Balogun, Bulus Asten, and Muawiya Yunusa.
Pius is a public commentator and solution-driven legal practitioner with over 12 years’ experience in corporate dispute resolution, election matters and corporate practice.
Speaking with journalists, Pius assured that he is committed to upholding the integrity of the office.
He said “I will strive to serve the public with impartiality, professionalism and diligence, in accordance with the laws and regulations governing notarial practice in Nigeria,”