NBA Degema Branch Seeks DELGA Chairman's Support For Resumption Of Judicial Operation in LGA

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NBA Degema Branch Seeks DELGA Chairman's Support For Resumption Of Judicial Operation in LGA

NBA Degema Branch Seeks DELGA Chairman's Support For Resumption Of Judicial Operations In LGA

••• As Council Boss Pledges Support

The leadership and members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Degema Branch, has appealed to the Executive Chairman of Degema Local Government Area, Hon. Michael John Williams, to assist the branch in their quest to resume operation of the High Court, Degema Judicial Division, which has become non-functional for sometime.

Speaking when the group paid a courtesy call on the Council Chairman, Wednesday, a foremost leader of the Branch, Chief Alu Longjohn, lamented that the closure of the Degema Judicial Division, which is one of the oldest and largest Divisions of the eight Judicial Divisions in Rivers State, has put practitioners and litigants in a very difficult situation, forcing litigants and other court users to go far in seeking legal services.

He disclosed that the Branch had made several efforts to reactivate the High Court, but such efforts had yet to be successful, as insecurity has always been alluded for its nonfunctionality.

"It is unfortunate that the High Court is not sitting in Degema. Efforts made by the Branch to have it functional have not yet yielded any fruit and the reason alluded to this unfortunate development has always been insecurity.

"But we know that it is not true, because occasional insecurity issues are not peculiar to Degema alone, but occurs even in Port Harcourt and other big cities around the world.

"We appeal to you to help us reach the authorities to ensure that the High Court resumes in Degema. The impact will be enormous on the people and area.

"We desire to come back to base. Our quarters are all lying fallow and have started deteriorating," the legal luminary appealed.

Earlier, Chairman of the NBA in Degema, Mr. Victor Amachree, had commended the Council Chairman for his administration's monumental achievements, adding; "your good works have impacted all parts of the LGA."

He commended the Rivers State Governor, Chief Barr Nyesom Wike, for graciously releasing funds to them for the construction of the NBA Secretariat in Degema, to enable the body operate in a decent and comfortable environment.

Mr. Amachree however appealed to the Council Chairman to support the Branch in the soon-to-be commenced construction project, in the areas of provision of water, logistics, as well as adequate security.

In his response, the Council Chairman, pledged to support and collaborate with the group, in order to actualize their quest.

He commended the idea of resuscitating the Degema High Court, which will primarily serve the Kalabari people and others within the Division, adding that every necessary action will be taken by his administration to ensure that the High Court is reopened.

While assuring adequate security to members of the Branch, the Council Boss disclosed that he lives and administers the Council from Degema, without any known threat.

He commended Governor Nyesom Wike for awarding the rehabilitation of the Emohua–Kalabari Road to a reputable construction firm, adding that, when completed, that effort would greatly improve man-hours on the road as well as boost economic activities within the area.

The DELGA Sheriff further disclosed that his administration had concluded plans to commence a project for Usokun community in the coming weeks, adding that Ke, the only community left to get a project from his administration would equally be given theirs, as soon as the ongoing needs assessment is concluded.

He further apprised that his administration would soon shift focus to the Council headquarters, where a brand new Administrative Building and other major projects would be executed.

Members of the Degema NBA Branch in attendance include; Victor Amachree; Chairman, Fabiawari Mark; Vice Chairman, Alabo I. S. Suku; Secretary, Baiyene Alaye Jackreece; Treasurer, Jack Dinah Alasoba; Fin. Sec., Numbere Christabel; Welfare Secretary and Godwll Prince Princewill.

Others were; Chief Alu Longjohn, Obaye Ekine, Clement Braide, Prince Azubuike, Karibi George, Owunari Edwin Iyalla and Somieari Pepple Eucharia.

Daerefa-a Christopher Braide

Chief Press Secretary,

Degema Local Government Council.

January 12, 2023