Benue NBA urges Alia to sign retirement age bill for magistrates, law officers
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, branches in Makurdi, Gboko and Otukpo have appealed to Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia to approve legislation seeking to extend the retirement age of magistrates and law officers in the state Ministry of Justice. The branches said the bill, which was passed by the Benue State House of Assembly on […] Benue NBA urges Alia to sign retirement age bill for…
The Nigerian Bar Association branches in Benue State have urged Governor Hyacinth Alia to sign legislation extending the retirement age for magistrates and law officers in the state's Ministry of Justice. The bill was passed by the Legislature on May 6, 2026. The NBA branches made the appeal during the opening of the 2026/2027 Judiciary Legal Year at the High Court Complex in Makurdi.
The event, themed "The Nigerian Judiciary at a Crossroads: Innovations, Accountability and Public Trust," provided an opportunity for legal professionals to review developments in the justice sector and identify priorities for the new year. NBA Chairman Joseph Mtemdoo Gbagyo highlighted other recent laws passed by the Assembly, including the Area Court Amendment Law 2026 and the establishment of the State Electricity and Water and Sanitation Regulatory Commissions.
He praised Chief Judge Justice Maurice Ahemba Ikpambese for his leadership in improving court infrastructure, digitalising operations, and expanding magisterial divisions. Gbagyo also commended the governor for granting financial autonomy to the state judiciary and supporting infrastructure projects, but urged him to approve robe allowances for law officers. The NBA also appreciated the appointment of lawyers to strategic government positions.
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