Appeal Court President Inaugurates Special Court Sitting For Over 270 Cases In Jos

The President, Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Monica
Dongban-Mensem has organised a special court sitting in Jos, the
Plateau State Capital, where about 270 Motions and Appeals would be
addressed for quick dispensation of justice.

Mensem disclosed this on Monday during the inauguration of the
special court sitting, held at the Court of Appeal Jos
Division.

She noted that the essence of the special sitting was to ensure
quick dispensation of Justice over motions and Appeals that have
not been heard.

She described the special sitting which started from Abuja,
Lagos and Jos as apt and said any Court of Appeal Division that
apply for the special court sitting would be given the
opportunity.

Mensem applauded the Chief Judge of Plateau State, Chief Judge
of Federal High Court, and the President of National Industrial
Court for availing their facilities to be used by the Court of
Appeal during the special sitting.

She said Justices of the Court of Appeal now work under some
difficult situation due to insecurity and limited resources, but
stressed that “none-the-less, it is not for the justices to
complaint”.

The President appreciated the Governor of Plateau State, Simon
Lalong and his Bauchi State counterpart, Sen. Bala Mohammed for
their warm reception and hospitality.

She appealed to members of the Bar to take advantage of the
Special Sitting to ensure that their cases are heard in good time
for quick dispensation of Justice.

Also speaking, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Pius Akubo
described the special sitting as a noble idea where Court of Appeal
Justices are mobilized for the four day special sitting which will
go a long way in building confidence on the nation’s Judiciary.

He appeal to the President to extend the special sitting to the
Court of Appeal Gombe Division, due to insecurity as lawyers from
Jos travel on daily basis to Gombe for court cases.

Chairman of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Jos, Yakubu Bawa
appreciated the President Court of Appeal for organising the
sitting and said that will enthroned quick dispensation of
Justice.

He described the Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, Jos
Division as a mother who has mentored several lawyers as she sits
from 9am to 4pm in court.

The Presiding Justice of Court of Appeal Jos Division, Hon.
Justice A .G Mshelia appreciated the President Court of Appeal for
granting the special sitting and for showing more concerned on the
welfare of Justices of the Court Appeal.

She noted that her legacies at the Court of Appeal will last
longer and applauded other Justices who have responded to the
clarion call to participate in the social sitting.

Mshelia appreciated the Deputy Chief Registerar, Barr. Kabiru
Akanbi for his selfless service in the interest of “fairness and
Justice”.

The President, Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Monica
Dongban-Mensem has organised a special court sitting in Jos, the
Plateau State Capital, where about 270 Motions and Appeals would be
addressed for quick dispensation of justice.

Mensem disclosed this on Monday during the inauguration of the
special court sitting, held at the Court of Appeal Jos
Division.

She noted that the essence of the special sitting was to ensure
quick dispensation of Justice over motions and Appeals that have
not been heard.

She described the special sitting which started from Abuja,
Lagos and Jos as apt and said any Court of Appeal Division that
apply for the special court sitting would be given the
opportunity.

Mensem applauded the Chief Judge of Plateau State, Chief Judge
of Federal High Court, and the President of National Industrial
Court for availing their facilities to be used by the Court of
Appeal during the special sitting.

She said Justices of the Court of Appeal now work under some
difficult situation due to insecurity and limited resources, but
stressed that “none-the-less, it is not for the justices to
complaint”.

The President appreciated the Governor of Plateau State, Simon
Lalong and his Bauchi State counterpart, Sen. Bala Mohammed for
their warm reception and hospitality.

She appealed to members of the Bar to take advantage of the
Special Sitting to ensure that their cases are heard in good time
for quick dispensation of Justice.

Also speaking, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Pius Akubo
described the special sitting as a noble idea where Court of Appeal
Justices are mobilized for the four day special sitting which will
go a long way in building confidence on the nation’s Judiciary.

He appeal to the President to extend the special sitting to the
Court of Appeal Gombe Division, due to insecurity as lawyers from
Jos travel on daily basis to Gombe for court cases.

Chairman of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Jos, Yakubu Bawa
appreciated the President Court of Appeal for organising the
sitting and said that will enthroned quick dispensation of
Justice.

He described the Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, Jos
Division as a mother who has mentored several lawyers as she sits
from 9am to 4pm in court.

The Presiding Justice of Court of Appeal Jos Division, Hon.
Justice A .G Mshelia appreciated the President Court of Appeal for
granting the special sitting and for showing more concerned on the
welfare of Justices of the Court Appeal.

She noted that her legacies at the Court of Appeal will last
longer and applauded other Justices who have responded to the
clarion call to participate in the social sitting.

Mshelia appreciated the Deputy Chief Registerar, Barr. Kabiru
Akanbi for his selfless service in the interest of “fairness and
Justice”.