Akwa Ibom Judiciary Confirms Affiong Usimka As Chief Registrar

Wednesday August 13, 2025
By TheNewsDESK |

The Akwa Ibom State Judiciary has confirmed the appointment of Affiong Usimka as the substantive Chief Registrar of the State Judiciary.

Usimka had been serving in the position in an acting capacity before her confirmation.

Administering the oath of office in Uyo, the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Obot, described the Chief Registrar’s office as “the engine room of the judiciary” and urged Usimka to uphold humility, faithfulness, courtesy, and dedication to service.

She stressed that the role demands commitment, professionalism, and a high sense of responsibility.

Speaking to Voice of Nigeria, Usimka pledged to serve faithfully, loyally, and diligently, assuring that she would uphold the integrity and efficiency of the judiciary.

“I will serve the Akwa Ibom State Judiciary with all my heart, and with all my strength, and do justice to all and sundry,” she said.

Born on 9 December 1979 in Mkpokpu Eyokan, Urue Offong Oruko Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Usimka (née Selong) holds an LLB from the University of Uyo and an LLM from the University of Calabar. She was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2005.

She began her career in private legal practice before her appointment as a magistrate in 2011. She later served as Acting Chief Registrar of the Akwa Ibom State High Court from 23 December 2024 until her confirmation.

Usimka is married to Prince Victor Usimkah, with whom she has three daughters, and also serves as a pastor at Destiny Mission Global Assembly, Uyo.