Benue State House of Assembly has confirmed the nomination of Justice Adam Onum as the new Chief Judge of the State. The letter quoted the recommendation from the National Judicial Commission, NJC with the approval of governor Samuel Ortom to appoint Justice Onum as the new Chief Judge. Our correspondent report that Justice Onum has broken the record as the first Chief Judge from Idoma extraction since the creation of the state 41 years ago. Meanwhile, Governor Samuel Ortom has hailed the retired Chief Judge, Justice Hwande for his virtues of total commitment to service, hard work and service to humanity. Speaking at the valedictory session for the retired Chief Judge, Governor Ortom said that the virtues he exhibited while in active service have impacted positively on the judiciary.

Source: Nigerian Tribune December 15, 2017 13:18 UTC