A Senior Advocate of Nigeria has urged the bench to consider working out a solution for the structure of the Nigerian judicial system.
Adegboyega Awomolo made this suggestion at a valedictory court session held by the federal high court in honour of its former chief judge, Abdu-Kafarati Adamu at the court complex in Abuja.
Moyo Thomas reports that retired Justice Abdu-Kafarati Adamu was called to Bar in 1979 and served meritoriously from 1980 when he joined the Bauchi State ministry of Justice, until his retirement on the 25th of July, 2019
He rose to the pinnacle of his career with his appointment as the Chief Judge on 16th september 2017 and confirmed substantively on the 19th of June 2018 with several achievements to his credit. These achievements were lauded by colleagues in the legal profession at this valedictory session
Many extol his contributions to the legal profession, especially on the AMCON Rules he put in place and the improved welfare of Judges and staff.
Despite his achievements, Nigerians courts are still not without some challenges.
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Adegboyega Awomolo, says there is needs for urgent intervention by court judges to address these challenges and calls a forum where these issues can be brought to the table and solutions discussed issues.
He highlighed congestion in the courts as a major challenge that needs urgent attention as it leads to delay and denial of justice
The emotional filled valedictorian sobbed as he read his speech of appreciation
The mass attendance at the valedictory ceremony means it is not without doubts that the legal profession will miss this erudite judge whom they all love.Justice Awomolo, speaking at the valedictory session also asked for intervention through a stakeholders conference to address issues affecting the courts in Nigeria
He highlighted congestion in the courts as a major challenge that needs urgent attention as it leads to delay and denial of justice.
Judges and colleagues alike took turns to extol the great virtues of the erudite judge
The emotional filled valedictorian was overcome with emotion as he read his speech of appreciation
Upon attaining the constitutional retirement age of 65, The immediate past chief judge of the federal high court has taken a bow out of service
Retired Justice Abdu-Kafarati Adamu was born on the 25th July 1954
