Garuba, 7 Others Sworn In As Judges In Edo

By Simeon OSAJIE

.         Mrs. Hassana Garuba receiving                 Certificate from Mr. Godwin Obaseki

Mrs. Hassana Garuba, wife of former Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly,  Late Barr. Zakawanu Garuba and  seven others who were recently  recommended  by the National Judicial Council (NJC) to the Edo State government for appointment as judges   after a successful interview process have been sworn in.

The new judges were sworn in on Monday, 18th January, 2021  by the Edo state governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki  at a ceremony held inside the new Festival Hall of the Government House, Benin, with strict observance of the COVID- 19 protocols. 

Mrs. Garuba who was accompanied to the ceremony by her eldest son, Haliru, who is also a lawyer, has held several magisterial positions in the state, including Magistrate and Chief Magistrate respectively, before her new appointment as a judge. 

An indigene of Auchi, Etsako West local government area, Mrs. Hassana Garuba is greatly admired for her magisterial disposition. Her late husband, Barr. Zakawanu Garuba, was a former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly. 

Hajia Garuba read law at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, before joining the public service and gradually rose in ranks by sheer diligence.

Some of her late husband political associates and professional colleagues thronged the venue of the swearing in ceremony to felicitate with one of their own on her new status. 

Kinsmen of the late Speaker from the ancient town of  Auchi and other well wishers dotted the entire blade of the venue, trying to add spice to the event, decked in their colourful garbs. 

Others who were sworn in alongside Hajia Garuba includes Aziegbemin Williams Idemudia, Igho Patricia Braimoh, Esoho Irene Bazuaye, Etinosa Gloria Adekanbi, Theresa Irenonsen Eghe-Abe, Ogbevoen Rachel Aiteseme and Itsueli Mary Enoredia. 

A reception, in strict compliance with COVID- 19 guidelines, was later held in her honour at her residence in Benin City.