Gov Bello attends valediction for retiring Kogi Chief Judge, Richard Olorunfemi »

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Friday, attended the Valedictory Court Session in honor of Hon. Justice Richard Olorunfemi, on his retirement as Chief Judge of Kogi State.

He was represented by his Deputy, Chief (Dr.) Edward Onoja at the Session held at the State High Court Headquarters in Lokoja.

Remarking on behalf of Governor Bello, Chief Onoja described Justice Olorunfemi as a consummate professional and a dedicated civil servant whose leadership fecundity would be fondly missed.

He said the jurist was versed in the letters of the law relating to the doctrine of separation of powers and demonstrated a practical understanding of its application in real-life situations.

“As a result, during his tenure, Kogi State enjoyed cordiality in the relationship between the Judiciary and the other two arms of government, especially the Executive which is deeply rooted in mutual respect and cooperation, ” he added.

Bello noted that the recent Presidential Primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have emboldened the North Central Region for stronger and louder actions, saying he is undeterred in the pursuit of national democratic excellence.

He congratulated Justice Olorunfemi on his retirement, advising him not to relent in offering valuable service as an elder statesman and community leader, in addition to sundry consultancy and advisory options.

He assured of his commitments to foster a virile and fearless Judiciary while transforming Kogi State in the areas of education, health, infrastructure, job creation, youth and women empowerment, civil service reforms, agriculture, and human capital development.

On his part, Justice Olorunfemi described Governor Bello as judiciary friendly, saying the Governor was critical to his successful outing as the 5th Chief Judge of Kogi State.

In attendance were the Secretary to the State Government, Deputy Chief of Staff, Head of Service, Commissioners, and other government functionaries. Others were legal practitioners drawn from the Bar and Bench, Heads of security agencies, religious and royal leaders; amongst whom were the Attah Igala, Obaro of Kabba, Ohimege Igu, and others.