Kogi Chief Judge, Justice Majebi Lauds FULOKOJA Management’s Effort

The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Hon. Justice Josiah Majebi has commended the Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, for his visionary leadership and developmental strides.

The Chief Judge extolled the Vice-Chancellor’s humility and the positive developments he has attracted to FUL since assuming the top position. He commended the Vice-Chancellor for taking the bold step in establishing the Law programme and working relentlessly towards ensuring that the programme comes to life during his tenure as the 3rd Vice-Chancellor of the University.

Justice Majebi, who described the VC as a selfless leader, equally thanked members of the University Management for their commitment and cooperation, most especially for being supportive of the Vice-Chancellor’s vision and developmental drives.

While dismissing some misconceptions about the legal profession, the Chief Judge, admonished every family to strive to have at least a lawyer in their midst, highlighting the benefits, opportunities, and respect that the noble profession commands. He noted that the establishment of Law in FUL would go a long way in advancing legal education and contribute to the overall development of the judiciary in Kogi State and Nigeria at large, assuring the University of his full support.

He promised to set up a technical committee to provide professional advice for the new programme, as well as mobilize other judges to donate books that would assist the Faculty to meet the requirements set out by the Council of Legal Education (CLE).

Earlier in his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, expressed appreciation to Justice Majebi and other High Court judges for identifying with Federal University Lokoja. While thanking the Chief Judge for his continued support, the VC also reiterated his commitment to making the Faculty of Law at FUL one of the best in the North Central region.

He highlighted some of the efforts put in place so far towards ensuring that the University gets the approval of the CLE, adding that there are some things that still needed to be done and therefore solicited the support of the Chief Judge.