Valedictory Session In Honour Of Abdu-Kafarati Adamu: Congestion In Court Is A Major Challenge That Needs Urgent Attention – Awomolo, SAN

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria has urged the bench to consider
working out a solution for the structure of the Nigerian judicial
system.

Adegboyega Awomolo made this suggestion at a valedictory court
session held by the federal high court in honour of its former
chief judge, Abdu-Kafarati Adamu at the court complex in Abuja.

Moyo Thomas reports that retired Justice Abdu-Kafarati Adamu was
called to Bar in 1979 and served meritoriously from 1980 when he
joined the Bauchi State ministry of Justice, until his retirement
on the 25th of July, 2019

He rose to the pinnacle of his career with his appointment as
the Chief Judge on 16th september 2017 and confirmed substantively
on the 19th of June 2018 with several achievements to his credit.
These achievements were lauded by colleagues in the legal
profession at this valedictory session

Many extol his contributions to the legal profession, especially
on the AMCON Rules he put in place and the improved welfare of
Judges and staff.
Despite his achievements, Nigerians courts are still not without
some challenges.

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Adegboyega Awomolo, says there is
needs for urgent intervention by court judges to address these
challenges and calls a forum where these issues can be brought to
the table and solutions discussed issues.

He highlighed congestion in the courts as a major challenge that
needs urgent attention as it leads to delay and denial of
justice

The emotional filled valedictorian sobbed as he read his speech
of appreciation

The mass attendance at the valedictory ceremony means it is not
without doubts that the legal profession will miss this erudite
judge whom they all love.Justice Awomolo, speaking at the
valedictory session also asked for intervention through a
stakeholders conference to address issues affecting the courts in
Nigeria

He highlighted congestion in the courts as a major challenge
that needs urgent attention as it leads to delay and denial of
justice.
Judges and colleagues alike took turns to extol the great virtues
of the erudite judge

The emotional filled valedictorian was overcome with emotion as
he read his speech of appreciation

Upon attaining the constitutional retirement age of 65, The
immediate past chief judge of the federal high court has taken a
bow out of service

Retired Justice Abdu-Kafarati Adamu was born on the 25th July
1954