LOAN Delta Chapter: OutGoing EXCO Celebrates Ministry of Justice Leadership With Appreciation Awards

By Isharo Odafe

The outgoing Executive Committee (EXCO) of the Law Officers Association of Nigeria (LOAN), Delta State Chapter, has paid separate courtesy visits to the Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ekemejero Ohwovoriole, SAN, and the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Mr. Omamuzo Erebe, SAN, to  appreciate their support and cooperation during its tenure.

The visits, led by the outgoing Chairman of the Association, Mr. Moses Onoriode Agwere, also provided an opportunity for the EXCO to formally notify the two senior officials of the conclusion of its tenure and the forthcoming handover to a newly elected executive.

During the visits, the outgoing leadership expressed appreciation to the Attorney-General and the Solicitor-General for their encouragement, support and commitment to the welfare and professional interests of law officers in the state.

The Association acknowledged the contributions of the Ministry’s leadership in providing an enabling environment for its activities, noting that their cooperation had significantly contributed to the achievements recorded during its tenure.

As a mark of appreciation, the outgoing EXCO presented commemorative plaques to both senior officials in recognition of their contributions and sustained support for the Association.

Responding, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ekemejero Ohwovoriole, SAN, thanked the EXCO for the recognition and commended its members for promoting unity, peaceful coexistence and professional harmony among law officers in Delta State.

He also praised the outgoing leadership for its achievements, particularly the peaceful and orderly transition to a new administration through a duly conducted election, describing the development as a demonstration of unity and institutional continuity.

The Attorney-General further identified himself with the Association, reminding members that, as the Chief Law Officer of the State, he was also a law officer and shared common professional interests with them.

In his remarks, the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Mr. Omamuzo Erebe, SAN, expressed appreciation for the honour and acknowledged the cordial relationship and cooperation between the Association and the Ministry throughout the outgoing EXCO’s tenure.

He wished the outgoing executive well and expressed optimism about the continued partnership between the Association and the Ministry under the incoming leadership.

Members of the outgoing EXCO who participated in the visits included Mr. Moses Onoriode Agwere, Chairman; Mrs. Paula Akpoguma, Secretary; Mrs. Gladys Osadebe, Treasurer; Ms. Patience Etumudon, Publicity Secretary; Mr. Paul Okolotu, Assistant General Secretary; Mr. Ese Ogagifo, Provost; and Mr. Atano Peter, Assistant Publicity Relations Officer.