By Seriki Adinoyi
Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has charged Nigerians to assist the Judiciary, notably judges within the dispensation of justice and the sustenance of the rule of regulation which is vital to the survival of democracy.
The governor gave the cost on the valedictory courtroom session in honour of the retiring President, Plateau State Customary Court docket of Attraction, Hon. Justice Julia Asabe Kyentu, who has attained the age of 65.
He stated: “We’re in a political period the place there may be strain on the courts to interpret the regulation as it’s and set the requirements for orderly conduct in society.
“Each members of the bar and bench should do every part potential to safeguard the integrity of the Judiciary which isn’t solely the hope of the frequent man as generally referred to, however the hope of democracy, good governance and societal growth.”
Whereas eulogizing the numerous virtues of the retiring Decide, Lalong stated: “For many who know Justice Julia Kyentu both inside or outdoors the courtroom, the experiences could fluctuate, however the testimony of her integrity, onerous work, mental capability and judicial depth is identical. Hon. Justice Julie Kyentu has over time not solely demonstrated her deep information of the regulation and its software to the dispensation of justice, however has additionally proven braveness to manage justice with out concern or favour, affection or ailing will.
“As a girl, Justice Kyentu is among the many roll name of distinguished Plateau daughters who’ve damaged the ceiling to ascertain the truth that ladies are greater than able to performing any operate in society if given the chance.”
The Chief Decide of Plateau State, Hon. Justice Yakubu Gyang Dakwak, described Justice Kyentu as an astute judicial officer who put in her greatest in delivering justice to all method of individuals with out concern or favour, including that the Plateau Bench will miss her significantly and the vacuum created will likely be tough to fill.
The Commissioner for Justice and Legal professional Normal, Chrysanthus Ahmadu, and the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Affiliation (NBA), Jos Department, Mr Yakubu Bawa, described the retiring justice as a girl of dignity and integrity who by no means succumbed to strain from numerous quarters to subvert the reason for justice.
They added that her religion in God and adherence to the structure and oath of workplace enabled her to hold out her project and end with out blemish.
Responding, Justice Kyentu thanked God for the chance and privilege to serve within the Judiciary in numerous capacities, and reaching the height because the President of the state Customary Court docket of Attraction.
She stated her expertise over time has reaffirmed her perception that God orders the steps of all his kids and makes use of them in the way in which and method he deems match. She stated regardless of all challenges, she was leaving the bench very fulfilled, and hoping that her successors will take the Judiciary to the subsequent degree.
In the meantime, Lalong has authorised the appointment of Justice Sati Patrick Dabit in her place in appearing capability.
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