The head judge in Enugu State swore in twenty-seven senior lawyers as official notaries. Chief Judge Justice A. R. Ozoemena conducted the ceremony at the state High Court complex. These appointments came directly from the Chief Justice of Nigeria, with the oath instruments approved beforehand.
A notary public acts as an impartial witness for signing important documents to prevent fraud. Their duties include authenticating signatures, administering oaths, and certifying document copies. This notarization gives legal credibility to things like court papers, property deals, and international filings. In Nigeria, the Chief Justice appoints notaries from experienced legal practitioners.
The sworn-in lawyers include Ikechukwu Maximus Ugwuoke, Chinazor Dominica Nwankwo, Ejike Michael Ugwu, Blessing Okoye, Chidi Emmanuel Ezenwa, Joy Obianuju Nnani, Benjamin Emeka Enyiagu, Ede Festus Alu, Uchechukwu Ifeanyi Enoch, Chioma Linda Okeke, Chukwuebuka Gabriel Ogo, and Raphael Obinna Asadu. Others sworn in are Nwabueze Emmanuel Okorie, Daniel Ikedichukwu Ishiwu, Grace Ngozi Ngene-Ani, Dr. Mark Igwe, Gabriel Osita Chukwuene, Chime Ifeanyi Theophilus, George Chukwubuike Uduji, Princess Ebele Elizabeth Onwu-Aka, Prof. Gozie Sunday Ogbodo, Alphonsus Maduka Ugwuafia, and Greg Kenechukwu Okolie.
A notary public acts as an impartial witness for signing important documents to prevent fraud. Their duties include authenticating signatures, administering oaths, and certifying document copies. This notarization gives legal credibility to things like court papers, property deals, and international filings. In Nigeria, the Chief Justice appoints notaries from experienced legal practitioners.
The sworn-in lawyers include Ikechukwu Maximus Ugwuoke, Chinazor Dominica Nwankwo, Ejike Michael Ugwu, Blessing Okoye, Chidi Emmanuel Ezenwa, Joy Obianuju Nnani, Benjamin Emeka Enyiagu, Ede Festus Alu, Uchechukwu Ifeanyi Enoch, Chioma Linda Okeke, Chukwuebuka Gabriel Ogo, and Raphael Obinna Asadu. Others sworn in are Nwabueze Emmanuel Okorie, Daniel Ikedichukwu Ishiwu, Grace Ngozi Ngene-Ani, Dr. Mark Igwe, Gabriel Osita Chukwuene, Chime Ifeanyi Theophilus, George Chukwubuike Uduji, Princess Ebele Elizabeth Onwu-Aka, Prof. Gozie Sunday Ogbodo, Alphonsus Maduka Ugwuafia, and Greg Kenechukwu Okolie.
