The conferment of a national honour award on Justice Ahmed Yakubu Ubangari, Chief Judge of Nasarawa State, by President Goodluck Jonathan, has been described as an honour well-deserved.

The secretary, Nasarawa State Judicial Service Commission, Barrister Haruna Offo stated this while congratulating the Judge.

Barrister Offo said Justice Ubangari’s contributions to the judicial administration in the state earned him the award adding, that the committee that considered him for the award should be commended as the choice was based on his track record, leadership qualities, commitment and achievements recorded in the past.

The secretary of the commission described Justice Ubangari as a man who devoted the whole of his life to the administration of justice in the state and the nation as a whole and called on those coming behind to emulate the exemplary leadership of the chief judge for such recognition to come.

Also in his remark, an elder statesman in the state, Mr. Mathew Enna, said the award conferred on Justice Ubangari was well-deserved.

Mr. Enna, who commended President Jonathan for the honour said Justice Ubangari was worthy of the award following his past record of achievements in the administration of justice in Nigeria.

Mr. Enna noted that, it was not easy to get to the top and called on the younger ones to be patient, tolerant and live by example in all they do so that they can get uplifted in future.

The state commissioner for water resources, Mr. James Agule thanked President Jonathan for honouring a man who sacrificed his time and energy in ensuring justice was brought closer to the people.

Mr. Agule who said justice Ubangari had done the state proud through his selfless service to humanity called on the people of the state to emulate the lifestyle, commitment and good human relationship of Justice Ubangari.