Akwa Ibom State judiciary has appointed two new Chief Registrars for the High Court of Justice and the Customary Court of Appeal.

The two new appointees are Winifred Umohandi for the High Court of Justice and Dr. Imaobong Okokon Essien as the Chief Registrar, Customary Court of Appeal, Akwa Ibom State.

Speaking while swearing-in the appointees in her office in Uyo on Thursday, the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Hon. Justice Ekaete Fabian-Obot commended them for their determination, zeal and dedication to duty, urging them to continue to be creative and innovative in their new positions of higher responsibilities.She expressed confidence that their promotions will spur them to make meaningful contributions to the Akwa Ibom State Judiciary.

Until her elevation and confirmation as the substantive Chief Registrar, Akwa Ibom State High Court, Winifred Umohandi was acting in that capacity.

Born on October 4, 1972, Winifred Umohandi holds both a Bachelor and Masters Degree in Law.

On her part, Imaobong O. Essien, the new Chief Registrar, Customary Court of Appeal, Akwa Ibom State, was born on January 26, 1967.

She holds both Masters and Ph.D Degree in Law from the University of Calabar, Cross River State.

Until her new appointment, Imaobong Essien was the Deputy Chief Registrar, Probate Directorate and has worked in the Akwa Ibom State Judiciary since April, 1993.