By Jane Akuba
The Delta State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Isaiah Bozimo, has harped on the need for staff and state counsels in the Ministry of Justice to be equipped with the needed skills to discharge their duties effectively in prosecution of cases.
Mr. Bozimo stated this in Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, during a continuous training series practical session on cross-examination.
According to the Attorney-General, state counsels should be professional in their approach in court and shun aggressive tendencies in court, adding that being in such mood would alienate the judge on decision making.
Bozimo, who was the resource person, noted that the training was to ensure that staff and state counsels in the ministry were exposed to relevant tips that could enable them serve the government and people of Delta State well.
He said the function of the ministry was to play two key roles such as public prosecutor and government’s legal adviser, adding that the ministry would perform optimally only if the state counsels were aware of what they needed to know.
Bozimo further said that the ministry under his watch had identified key areas that they should be trained on, stressing that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) had made it mandatory for lawyers to receive legal education at all times.
He said the administration of criminal justice law, administration of civil justice law and arbitration law had provided the needed framework for legal officers to perform effectively and efficiently.
Speaking to the Nigerian Tribune, some of the participants of the training series practical session , including a deputy director in the Department of Public Prosecution, Mr. Ogheneovo Anthony Orhororho, and Mrs. Okeh Enyosu, said the training was timely, noting that it will assist them in carrying out their assignments effectively.
While commending the Attorney-General for equipping them with skills and knowledge to deliver their job in line with the expectations of the state government and the public, Mr. Orhororho described Mr. Bozimo as a pragmatic, dynamic and well-equipped legal expert.
