Okowa congratulates Justice Umukoro @ 65
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa on Monday congratulated the Chief Judge of Delta, Justice Marshal Umukoro, on the occasion of his 65th birthday anniversary. He described the Chief Judge as an erudite jurist whose contributions to the growth of the state’s judiciary would remain indelible.
This is contained in a message of congratulations on the 65th birthday of Justice Umukoro by Okowa’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika in Asaba.
Okowa said that Justice Umukoro’s outstanding service to the state culminated in his appointment as Chief Judge in 2015.
He lauded Umukoro, whose 2021 birth anniversary coincided with his retirement from civil service of the State, on his many accomplishments including the recent granting of full autonomy to the state’s judiciary under his astute watch.
“By all standards, you have made your mark in the judiciary as a Chief Judge and life bencher.
“I must thank God that over the years, you have used your privileged position to render service to our great state and humanity.
“On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I join your professional colleagues, family and friends in commemorating the 65th anniversary of your birth.
“As you celebrate this milestone and as you bow out on retirement, it is my prayer that God will continue to bless you and grant you greater wisdom in your future capacities you may serve the state, country and humanity.”
