Gov. Buni Attends Retirement Session of Justice Uwani Abba Aji
Gov. Buni Attends Retirement Session of Justice Uwani Abba Aji
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni joined a distinguished gathering of political leaders, legal luminaries, and prominent citizens at the Supreme Court to honour Justice Uwani Abba Aji CFR on her retirement from the apex bench.
The valedictory session celebrated the illustrious career of Justice Abba Aji, a proud daughter of Yobe State, who bowed out of service after years of monumental contributions to Nigeria’s judiciary.
Governor Buni led a high-powered delegation from the state to mark the momentous occasion. His entourage included the APC gubernatorial candidate, Baba Malam Wali Mni; Senator Mohammed Bomoi; deputy governorship candidate Barrister Saleh Samanja; State Commissioner for Justice Prof. Abubakar Kagu; Chief of Staff to the Governor Alhaji Abdullahi Gashua; Special Adviser on Religious Affairs Ustaz Babagana Malam Kyari; and several permanent secretaries.
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Also present to witness the glorious exit of the legal icon were other prominent sons and daughters of Yobe State, including Great Green Wall Director-General Alhaji Saleh Abubakar, Alhaji Muhammadu Wali Nguru, Barrister Bala Haladu, and Engineer Ahmed Amshi.
During the ceremony, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun GCON, joined Governor Buni, the Minister of Justice, and representatives of the Nigerian Bar Association in paying glowing tributes to Justice Abba Aji. Speakers universally applauded her unwavering commitment, exceptional brilliance, and profound humility throughout her judicial career.
Reflecting on the milestone, Governor Buni praised the retired Supreme Court judge as a shining example of excellence and integrity. He called on the people of Yobe State to emulate her dedication and serve as good ambassadors of the state in their various endeavors, while praying that Almighty Allah grants her long life, good health, and a peaceful retirement.
