Kebbie, Nigeria: The Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafidan Kabi welcomed Justice Amina Adamu Augie home in a brief yet important ceremony. Through the ceremony, he honored an illustrious citizen who retired as Supreme Court Judge after serving the nation diligently.
The Deputy Governor delivered a brief address for the attendants while receiving Retired Justice Amina on Friday in Birnin Kebbi. He congratulated her on behalf of the government and good people of Kebbi state for the meritorious service to the nation.
“We will certainly not forget her wise counsel and the enduring legacies of defending the rule-of-law and transparency in public office, as well as her numerous contributions in making this nation a better place for our people” Senator Umar stated.
He appreciated and honored Justice Amina and praised her commitment to doing good for the country. He explained that, Justice Amina had good intentions for this country by virtue of her visionary leadership for the Judiciary.
He added saying that Nigerians will continue to remember her simplicity, honesty and her commitment when she served the nation with absolute transparency, patriotism and fear of God.
“We will continue to cherish your firm commitment to the electoral reforms and other numerous contributions to the judicial system, among other legacies aimed at improving the lots of Nigerians” he added.
Senator Umar wished her a very peaceful retirement life and active future endeavor.
Earlier in her remark, retired Supreme Court Judge, Hon. Amina Adamu Augie expressed gratitude over the wonderful reception and successful completion of her national service.
“Leaving Kebbi as Chief Magistrate in 1992, I was appointed as High Court Judge in Sokoto State which after scaling through the steps, I later appointed as Supreme Court Judge” she said.
Justice Amina was accompanied to the back-home visit by her younger brother, siblings and other relatives.
The event was graced by Head of Service, Alhaji Sufiyanu Garba Bena, Commissioners, Deputy Chief of Staff, Alhaji Lauwali Labbo Maishanu, Permanent Secretaries and other government officials.
