*Lauds Chief Judge, Justice N. P Emehelu, describes her reign as a golden era

Former National Officer of the Nigerian Bar Association and Co-coordinator, Legislative initiative Enugu, Chukwuemeka Mbamala, has commemorated with Enugu State Judiciary and the members of the Enugu Bar on their Legal Year.

Enugu State Judiciary yesterday, concluded its 2021/2022 Legal year. Mbamala in his statement on Friday, said:

“May I facilitate with the Enugu State Judiciary for a successful 2021/2022 legal year.

Legal year is celebrated every year by the judiciary to mark the beginning of a new year. “It is an occasion set out to account for the stewardship, delivery of services to the people, stock taking and reflection of activities by the leadership of the 3rd arm of government.

“It is also a time to thank God for his mercies, goodness, strength, love and faithfulness upon our lives through the year 2021.”

He further stated that Enugu State judiciary under the able leadership of Hon. Justice N. P Emehelu. FCIArb, F. DRI, FICMC could be described as a golden era of the Judiciary of Enugu State.

“As a member of the Enugu Bar, I can affirm the testimonies of the achievements of her leadership.

“In her address, the CJ expressed joy and thanked God for life and the peaceful relationship the judiciary shares with the executive governor of the state, His excellency Dr. Ifeanyi Lawrence Ugwuanyi.

“She expressed sadness that the Judiciary lost a good number of its members within the year to the ugly hands of death.

“Among those who lost their lives in the year was my good friend G. A Ekoh Esq., May his soul rest in peace.

“The Chief Judge of Enugu State will by 7th of this month retire as the chief officer of Judiciary, it is my hope that her successor will consolidate her achievements in the judiciary. “I congratulate Your Lordship, the Chief Judge of Enugu State and brother judges for the celebration of this new Legal Year. God bless,” he added.