Ortom Advocates Payment of Retirement Benefits of State High Court Justice by The NJC

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has advocated that the National Judicial Council, NJC take over the payment of retirement benefits of Justices of State High Courts. 

Governor Ortom bared his mind  Friday, February 4th, 2022 at the premises of the State High Court during a valedictory court session in honour of former Chief Judge of the state, Justice Iorhemen Hwande. 

The Governor who has been a strong advocate for the financial independence of the judiciary said that this should be taken care of right from the point of the Federation Account Committee meetings. 

He stated that just as the NJC pays the salaries of the Justices, they should also relief states of the burden for the payment of their retirement benefits as well as pensions. 

The Governor pledged the sustained support of his administration to the Judiciary as an arm of government. 

Governor Ortom reiterated that the domestication of PENCOM law by his administration will in the long run, address the issue of payment of pensions permanently of retirees. 

The Governor while consoling the family, the judiciary and the entire Benue State over the death of Justice Hwande, described the deceased as a man who will be remembered for his commitment to justice, equity and fairness. 

Benue State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Michael Gusa while moving a motion for committal to mother earth of the remains of late Justice Hwande was supported by the Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Makurdi branch, Barrister Justine Gbagir. 

Barrister Gusa acknowledged the non-interference of Governor Ortom to justice administration in the state as well as support for the appointment of Judges of the High Court and Customary Court of Appeal in the state. 

He disclosed that the Governor recently approved the employment of 26 new Magistrates to fill up vacancies created in the State Judiciary as a result of deaths or retirement from service of some of the Magistrates. 

According to Barrister Gusa, steps are being taken by the Governor to ensure the payment of entitlements of both serving and retired judicial officers without further delay despite the ever dwindling allocation to the State from the Federation Account. 

Chief Judge of Benue State, Justice Aondover Kakaan while granting the motion for committal, said he was deeply touched by the death, adding that the deceased was a humble and God fearing strict jurist but understanding.

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