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Akwa Ibom judiciary appoints Usimka as chief registrar

Ms Usimka, in her speech, promised to be faithful, loyal, and diligent in the discharge of her duties.

• August 12, 2025
Akwa Ibom justice ministry building
Akwa Ibom justice ministry building [Credit: Akwa Ibom state judiciary]

The Akwa Ibom judiciary has confirmed the appointment of Affiong  Usimka as the chief registrar.

The press secretary to the chief judge, Gilbert Ukoh, announced this in a statement on Monday.

According to the statement, the chief judge, Justice Ekaete Obot, has sworn in the chief registrar, who had previously held the office in an acting capacity.

Mr Obot charged her to be dedicated and hard working as ‘’the chief registrar’s office is the engine room of the judiciary and a place of service.’’

She also charged her to be humble, faithful, and courteous to people.

Ms Usimka, in her speech, promised to be faithful, loyal, and diligent in the discharge of her duties.

(NAN)

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