The Chief Justice of Nigeria , Justice Walter Onnoghen has warned judges in the country to stop uploading pictures of their personal activities on social media platforms in the interest of the nation.

Speaking on Monday at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Induction Course for newly appointed Judges and Kadis held at the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja, Onnoghen noted that it was wrong for judicial officers to discuss matters of public interest on the internet.

“As Judicial Officers, you must refrain from matters of public interest on the internet and social media. You must also desist from uploading pictures of your personal activities online. In the light of the aforesaid, caution is obviously the operative word,” Onnoghen said.

While urging the newly sworn in judges to always be punctual, the CJN also implored them to also endeavour to deploy Information Technology (ICT) for an easier and faster discharge of their duties.

“At this juncture, let me hasten to admonish your lordships to always be punctual to court sittings. You must be an exemplary Judge and also be seen as manifesting the enviable virtues of the judiciary. This will in turn improve judicial practice as well as contribute to fleshing out what judicial virtues consist of.

“It is apt to mention that technology continues to match inexorably onward in today’s society. As a result, those within the legal community and judges in particular have no choice but to deploy ICT tools in the discharge of their duties.

“This will definitely aid in managing the pace of cases in courts”, Onnoghen added.

Those that took oath as new Federal High Court Judges were Sunday Bassey Onu, Mrs. Adefunmilola Adekemi Demi-Ajayi, Peter O. Lifu, Obiora Atuegwu Egwuata, Mrs. Sa’adatu Ibrahim Mark, Mobolaji Olubukola Olajuwon, Aminu Bappa Aliyu, Tijjani Garba Ringim and Nkeonye Evelyn Maha.