The President of the Courtroom of Attraction, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has described Hon. Justice Hamma Barka, a retiring decide as an exemplary group participant, who has devoted over 4 of his life to the service of the judiciary and our pricey nation.
Barka, he famous, has distinguished himself as a gentleman of the best order, hardworking, even-tempered in disposition.
“All through His Lordship’s illustrious profession on this Courtroom serving in Benin, Ilorin, Akure Calabar and Abuja Divisions, he demonstrated dedication, collegiality, and a deep sense of obligation, leaving indelible marks wherever he served.” Dongban-Mensem stated.
She spoke in Abuja throughout a particular sitting to commemorate actions marking the Golden Jubilee of the Courtroom of Attraction.
The occasion was additionally used to rejoice the Presiding Justice of the Abuja Division, Justice Hamma Akawu Barka, who will formally retire from service on April 17, 2026, upon attaining the obligatory retirement age of 70 years.
“Hon. Justice Barka has distinguished himself as a gentleman of the best order, hardworking, even-tempered in disposition, and an exemplary group participant. For over 4 many years, His Lordship has devoted his life to the service of the judiciary and our pricey nation.
“All through His Lordship’s illustrious profession on this Courtroom serving in Benin, Ilorin, Akure Calabar and Abuja Divisions, he demonstrated dedication, collegiality, and a deep sense of obligation, leaving indelible marks wherever he served.
“We rejoice His Lordship’s outstanding legacy with gratitude and admiration. He’ll undoubtedly be drastically missed by his brother Justices, the Bar, and the complete judicial group.
“As His Lordship transitions into the subsequent part of life, we want him continued fulfilment, good well being and success in all his future endeavours.
“On this regard, I want to respectfully reiterate my earnest attraction to the Honourable the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Ok. M. O. Kekere-Ekun, GCON, on the crucial of elevating the Nationwide Judicial Institute to the standing of a Judicial College.
“Such a change will present a veritable platform for retiring jurists, like our distinguished brother whom we honour at this time, to proceed to contribute their huge data, expertise, and knowledge to the expansion and improvement of the judiciary”, the president stated.
In the meantime, she disclosed that as a part of actions to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Courtroom of Attraction a complete of 21 panels had been constituted, comprising 63 Honourable Justices drawn from numerous Divisions of the Courtroom, together with my humble self.
She disclosed {that a} complete of 330 appeals, protecting civil, legal, and industrial issues, had been listed and heard earlier than these panels.
“The panels sat all through the length of the train in scheduled periods. Whereas some panels sat inside the Courtroom of Attraction Headquarters and Abuja Division, others sat at designated courtrooms graciously made out there inside the Federal Capital Territory. I want to sincerely admire our companions and stakeholders whose collaboration and assist contributed immensely to the profitable group of this particular sitting”, she stated.
“As we mark our Golden Jubilee, could this milestone encourage renewed dedication to equity, integrity, and professionalism within the administration of justice”, she added.
In his response, Justice Barka thanked his brother justices for his or her assist, including that he can be out there to supply his authorized experience each time he’s known as upon to take action.
Justice Barka profession on the appellate courtroom included his service within the Benin, Ilorin, Akure, Calabar and Abuja Divisions.
Amongst these on the occasion included Justices of the appellate courtroom, senior attorneys and employees members of the courtroom.