By Samuel Oyadongha

Yenagoa—Bayelsa State governor, Mr Seriake Dickson, has described retiring Justice Margaret Akpomiemie as a thorough, firm and impartial judge, whose contributions to the state judiciary have added value to the administration of justice in the state.

Dickson made the commendation at the public presentation of a book entitled, “Selected Judgements of Justice Margaret Akpomiemie,” as part of activities to mark her retirement from service in Yenagoa.

•Gov Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa

Recalling his early encounter as a Police prosecutor with the retiring judge in the old Rivers State, Dickson said she gave her best in the discharge of her duties, which earned her many accolades.

The governor noted that Justice Akpomiemie exhibited exemplary qualities required of a judge, particularly in the delivery of judgments in criminal cases.

He also saluted the efforts of Justice Akpomiemie for investing in the education of her children and called on other members of society to emulate her example, as education remains the bedrock of any society.

In his remarks, chairman of the occasion, Justice Francis Tabai of the Supreme Court (retd), acknowledged the enormity of the task before a trial judge in the country today, noting that, the dispensation of justice at the High Court level is more demanding and critical as an error in judgement may not be corrected at the appellate level.