 The governor of River State, Nesumweke, has charged the new chief judge of the state, Josta Simianamadi, to be firm, courageous and surpass the achievements of his predecessor. He gave the charge at the swearing-in ceremony of the chief judge at Government House, Port Hackett. Governor Weaker said the best way to be reckoned with as a successful judge is for him to be decisive about the speedy delivery of justice processes. He said this could be done by ensuring that case files were not only assigned but actually treated, dispensed with and judgment given based on the merit of cases. Don't be timid about what NBA will say about you, but that does not something to have a cordial relationship. We must be firm, because if you are not firm, then it's not that failure. Don't compromise with anything that you know will affect you tomorrow. And don't form a clique, the two independent, not only morning, morning, morning independent. Be independent to deliver your judgment as you want it. The governor advised the new chief judge not to be afraid of petitions against him, either from individuals or from the Nigeria Bar Association, because such petitions and animosity could be without the facts or justification. He urged Josta Simianamadi to discharge his duties in a manner that would make the state proud as it was under his predecessor. Governor Miki advised the new chief judge to set out a timeline of achievement and be ready to show evidence in the next months of assumption of duty.