By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi
Benue State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Justice Maurice Ikpambese as the Chief Judge of Benue State.
The confirmation took place during plenary following a correspondence from Benue State Government to the Benue State House Assembly which was read by the Deputy Speaker, Mr Christopher Adaji.
According to the correspondence, Justice Ikpambese was recommended for the appointment as Chief Judge of Benue State by the National Judicial Council of Nigeria.
In his remarks, the Majority Leader, Hon Bem Mngutyo who described Justice Ikpambese as a competent Juries and a house hold name in the judiciary, supported his confirmation, stressing that he has fulfilled all the criteria for the office.
Justice Ikpambese was appointed acting Chief Judge in March this year following the retirement of Justice Aondover Kakaan.
