Barr. Gyang Zi Appointed Notary Public by Chief Justice of Nigeria, Sworn by CJ Pl/State

Barr. Gyang Zi Appointed Notary Public by Chief Justice of Nigeria, Sworn by CJ State

Amb. Friday Bako
Viewpoint Nigeria
13th December, 2018

Barr. Gyang Zi, a Young, Prominent and Emerging Leader in the Legal Profession has been appointed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice W. S. Nkanu Onnoghen, GCON as a Notary Public.

After administering the oath of office to Barr. Gyang Zi today in High Court No. 1 Plateau State, Chief Judge of Plateau State, Hon. Justice Yakubu Gyang Dakwak congratulated Barr. Zi and said the appointment is not a local one but coming from the Chief Justice of Nigeria.

He charged Barr. Zi to make integrity his watchword as a Notary Public which was the basis for being appointed in that capacity.

State Justice Dakwak said the appointment was not given on account of years in practice but after fulfilling the eligibility requirements.

Justice Dakwak wished him the best in his endeavors as he continue to develop himself and make positive impacts to the society and legal profession.

Barr. Gyang Zi who spoke to Journalists after he took oath of office thanked the Chief Justice of Nigeria for finding him worthy, the Chief Judge of Plateau State for administering the oath, his colleagues, family and loved ones who came out in solidarity.

He said he would abide by the oath he took and ensure he abide by the Notary Public Act which he has studied very carefully and diligently.

He admonished other younger Legal Practitioners to be determined, work hard and ensure they maintained uncommon integrity in their profession.

He said the appointment is taking him higher in the legal practice and he will work to justify the appointment.

Senator Victor Lar who spoke at the event congratulated Barr. Zi, commended him for his commitment, hard work and dedication to his profession.

He said he is proud of him and charged him to abstain from politics as this new assignment requires him to be impartial and unbiased in all ramifications while dealing with people in generating, verifying and authenticating documents as well as other vital transactions.

He said Barr. Zi is a respected legal practitioner of high integrity hence the appointment and called on younger and other legal practitioners to emulate him.

Sen. Lar said he look forward to the day Barr. Zi will be made a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN)

A Notary Public is an official of integrity appointed by state government —typically by the secretary of state — to serve the public as an impartial witness in performing a variety of official fraud-deterrent acts related to the signing of important documents. These official acts are called notarizations, or notarial acts. Notaries are publicly commissioned as “ministerial” officials, meaning that they are expected to follow written rules without the exercise of significant personal discretion, as would otherwise be the case with a “judicial” official.

You can become a Notary in your state if you meet the eligibility requirements and follow all of the steps your state includes in their commissioning process. The process varies from state to state, but generally, you would fill out an application, pay the state’s application fee, take a training course or pass an exam, file your bond and oath of office, and buy your Notary supplies.

The event climaxed with refreshment at his Little Rayfield Residence Jos, Plateau State.

Some high profile personalities who graced the occasion were Sen. Victor Lar, Rt. Hon. Istifanus Mwansat, Hon. Raymond Dabo, Hon. Jummai Madaki, Da Hon. Moses Dalyop, Hon. Chris Hassan, Hon. Emmanuel Solomon Dung (Gibok) Hon. Dalyop Macha, Hon. Daniel Kungmi Hon. Surv. (Mrs) Esther Dusu, Hon. Benedict Shignughul, Hon. Samuel Domle, Hon. Ishaya Gadu, Hon. Leo Jitong, Hon. James Pam, Hon. James Mannok, Hon. Peter Nde, Hon. Hanssi Suleiman, Alh. Auwalu Dankurma and many other youths and women.