The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, branches in Makurdi, Gboko and Otukpo have appealed to Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia to approve legislation seeking to extend the retirement age of magistrates and law officers in the state Ministry of Justice.
The branches said the bill, which was passed by the Benue State House of Assembly on May 6, 2026, would help preserve the expertise of experienced legal practitioners within the state’s justice system.
Chairman of the Makurdi NBA Branch, Joseph Mtemdoo Gbagyo, made the appeal while speaking on behalf of the three branches at the opening of the 2026/2027 Benue State Judiciary Legal Year at the High Court Complex in Makurdi.
The event was held under the theme: “The Nigerian Judiciary at a Crossroads: Innovations, Accountability and Public Trust.”