Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has expressed grief over the loss of life of former Chief Judge of the state, Justice Adam Ochume Onum, who handed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
This was contained in an announcement issued on Friday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula.
Governor Alia described the loss of life of the former judicial officer as a painful loss to Benue State and the Nigerian judiciary, noting that his contributions to the authorized occupation and administration of justice wouldn’t be forgotten.
The Governor recalled that Justice Onum recorded a historic achievement in December 2017 when he grew to become the primary individual of Idoma origin to function Chief Judge of Benue State because the state’s creation in 1976.
He famous that the late jurist distinguished himself by way of years of service on the bench, demonstrating integrity, braveness and dedication to upholding justice.
“Justice Onum was a distinguished legal practitioner and judicial officer whose contributions to the development of the state’s legal and judicial institutions will remain part of Benue’s history.
“His contributions to state commissions and nationwide Election Petition Tribunals additional demonstrated his dedication to public service,” the governor said.
He extended his condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, the Idoma nation, the Benue State Judiciary, the Nigerian Bar Association and the people of the state.
He prayed for God’s comfort and strength for all those mourning the former Chief Judge, while asking God to grant his soul eternal rest.
Alia added that the late Justice’s record of service and contributions to the development of Benue State would remain a lasting legacy.
