Akwa Ibom Judiciary Surpasses Revenue Goals for 2025/2026

Justice Ekaete Fabian Obot, the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, reported that the judiciary generated a total of N437,451,035.35 in revenue for the 2025/2026 legal year, significantly exceeding the budgetary estimate of N97.5 million. This announcement was made in Uyo during the opening of the 2026/2027 Legal Year.

Justice Obot noted that revenue returns exceeded 90 percent across all courts. She revealed that the State Judicial Service Commission has developed its Regulations and Scheme of Service, aligned with directives from the Federal Judicial Service Commission, led by Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.

This document awaits the endorsement of Governor Umo Eno. Additionally, Justice Obot mentioned that the Judicial Service Commission Board would soon be inaugurated following the Governor's approval of its members.

She emphasized the need for a dedicated Secretariat, as the Commission has operated from a dilapidated rented facility for 39 years. Justice Obot expressed gratitude to Governor Umo Eno for funding various training programs and projects during the legal year.