The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom, Ekaete Obot, has described late Justice Felicitas Ibanga as an upright, strict, incorruptible and erudite jurist worthy of emulation. Mrs Obot said this in her tribute on Friday in Uyo, during a special Court session in honour of the late judge, who served the state judiciary from 2001 to 2024 when she passed on while in service. She said the late Justice Ibanga was an asset to the judiciary, hardworking, steadfast and maintained a high standard in judicial proceedings brought before her.
“For the passion and love for her job, she was appointed, deployed to and she successfully served in the Jigawa and later Zamfara State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Sokoto State. “Justice Ibanga returned, rested and resumed work in Okobo High Court before she took ill,” Justice Obot said. Justice Obot said the late judge exhibited a high sense of responsibility, good conduct and brilliance worthy of emulation throughout her career at the bar and bench.
In his tribute, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Uko Udom, said the late Justice Ibanga was a remarkable professional, public servant and jurist who dedicated herself to excellence in all that she did. PREMIUM TIMES delivers fact-based journalism for Nigerians, by Nigerians — and our community of supporters, the readers who donate, make our work possible. Help us bring you and millions of others in-depth, meticulously researched news and information.
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