Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state Friday described the retiring Chief Judge of Ebonyi state judiciary Justice Alloy Nwankwo as a man given to humility, candour and virtuous character.
He commended the retired justice for his mediatory and valuable roles played through the many troubled moments in the state.
Umahi made this disclosure at the state judiciary headquarters Abakaliki during a valedictory court section in honour of the retiring Chief justice.
The Governor used the occasion to name the new Court Auditorium build in judiciary headquarters after the retiring Chief Judge as a mark of honour.
Meanwhile, the Member representing Ezza South/Ikwo federal Constituency, Hon. Laz Ogbee, has described the retired Chief Judge as a Patriotic Nigerian who had contributed immensely in the administration of Justice and strengthening of Nigeria’s judiciary.
In a statement issued by his Media Office as the Chief Judge marked his valedictory Court session in Abakaliki Friday, the lawmaker said Nwankwo has really positioned the state judiciary as the last hope of the people, stressing that he administered justices to everyone without fear or favour.
Justice Nwankwo was appointed substantive Judge of Ebonyi state High Court in 2003.
Ogbee said, “His Lordship, Justice Aloy Nweke Nwankwo has served Ebonyi state well in the administration of Justice. We are proud of his fatherly and professional roles which have shaped and strengthened the judicial system in the state.
“Through his trademarks of humility, self-discipline, diligence and positive courage, the judiciary was indeed placed above parochial interest to serve all manner of people without fear or favour. Justice Aloy Nwankwo has strengthened the state judiciary to serve unadulterated justice to every person at all times without fear or favour.
“He equally ventilated the judicial space by creating more judicial divisions and magisterial districts to curb congestions both in the courts and in the prisons; and to ensure speedy delivery of justice.
“Justice Nwankwo equally lifted the Nigeria Bar Association in Ebonyi State by facilitating both the creation and take-off of association in Onueke. He enjoys lifting people up,” Ogbee Said.
