GRANTING INTERVIEWS AFTER COURT SITTINGS, UNETHICAL- JUSTICE MARY ODILI

The Chairman of the Body of Benchers, Justice Mary Peter Odili (retd), on Wednesday, cautioned lawyers against addressing the media after court proceedings, describing the action as unethical.

She stated this on the second day of the Call to Bar Ceremony of 4,412 new lawyers in Abuja.

The retired justice of the Supreme Court also disclosed that a committee has been set up to address the worrisome issue of conflicting judgments of courts in the country.

She implored the newly sworn in lawyers to demonstrate the highest level of professional ethics and behave with honour at all times.

Justice Odili also urged the new lawyers to be honest, not to mislead the court, and abide by the judicial dress code.