A law firm made up of young and vibrant lawyers has been officially commissioned in Uyo the Akwa Ibom State capital.
Performing the commissioning seasoned lawyer Barr Francis Ekwere charged the firm to live up to the billings of its name. He expressed excitement over the rise of the practitioners in the firm which he described as astronomical.
He noted that when he looks at the team of lawyers in the chambers, that it gladdens his heart that the legal profession in Akwa Ibom is rising on a fast lane.
Barr Ekwere called on the Principal Partner Barr Ekemini Udim to continue his exploits in the legal field noting that the sky is surely his starting point.
He also commended another partner in the chambers Barr Ini Ememobong and hinted that the PDP publicity Secretary is indeed another blessing to the law profession. He said at their ages that the duo have been able to show to the world that they can hold their own in their choice of profession.
He called on other members of the chambers including Okpo Ewa, Toyo Jimmy and Beulah to continue their strides in the profession as they have justified the confidence the Legal profession has on them.
The Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Barr Onofiok Akpan Luke who described himself as a fellow partner in the chambers said he is proud of the quality of Lawyers in Justice chambers.
He informed that as lawyers, they must at all times strive to protect and defend the defenceless as the profession is a noble one. He drew inspiration from the works of Christ and task Justice chambers on self discipline, hardwork and efficient leadership in and out of the court. He reminded them that there is the need for them to at all times always read and go through their briefs before they take up any matter in court. He said constant reading and studying of cases is the panacea for winning of cases.
Barr Gody Umoh who spoke at the event congratulated the Principal Partner of Justice chambers and members of his staff. He said, it is a thing of joy for him to see young lawyers come together and establish their chambers describing it as a noble and no mean feat. He expressed the optimism that with God on their sides, they shall go places and become a reference point in the legal profession.
Others who spoke in glowing terms about the initiative include; Barr Gabriel Nkanang, Barr Samuel Ikpo.
Speaking, the Principal Partner of the chamber, Barr Ekemini Udim appreciated the personalities that graced the occasion and reiterated the determination of the chambers to at all times always seek and get justice for the down trodden and the oppressed. He explained that the chambers will do the best within their abilities to ensure that it does not let her clients and the good people of the state down.
He promised that Justice chambers shall at all times act within the confines of the law so that whoever has any dealings with it shall never be disappointed. He thanked the people for coming out in their numbers and promised that the chambers shall be a temple of Justice.
Amongst those who attended the commissioning were, Barr Ime Okon Deputy Leader of AKHA, SA to Governor Emmanuel on Special Duties, captain Iniobong Ekong, rtd, Mr. Akan Okon commissioner for Special Duties, Kemen of Big Brother Nigeria amongst other personalities.
Justice chambers is located at Nedeke Hospital, Udo Ekpo Mkpo off Nwaniba road in Uyo,
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