Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has felicitated with Justice Stephen Adah on his elevation to the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
Ododo’ in a statement on Tuesday in Lokoja, said Justice Adah’s towering reputation as a quintessential jurist has earned him the meritorious elevation to the highest court in Nigeria.
Ododo in the statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah , expressed confidence in the esteemed reputation of the eminent jurist to bring forth his wealth of experience and knowledge to the Supreme Court and in shaping the judicial landscape in Nigeria.
He said : “We are proud of your record of legal excellence and unwavering commitment to justice in our country and it is no surprise that you emerged as an exceptional choice for the esteemed position of a Justice of the Supreme Court.
” I wish you all the best as you embark on this new and important chapter in your illustrious judicial career.”
The statement added that the people of Nigeria are fortunate to have a jurist of Justice Adah’s integrity and wisdom serving on the nation’s highest court at this time in the history of the country.
The new Supreme Court Justice, Justice Stephen Adah hails from Dekina Local Government area of Kogi State.
He is one of the eleven new Justices sworn in on Tuesday by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kayode Ariwoola on Tuesday.(vitalnewsngr.com)