The governor discloses this in Asaba at the swearing-in of Justice Theresa Diai as Acting Chief Judge of the state, on Monday, May 24, 2021. Justice Diai assumes office following the retirement of Justice Marshal Umukoro as Chief Judge on May 24, 2021. Okowa commends Justice Umukoro for the exemplary leadership he displayed as head of the judiciary and for being a calm, level-headed Chief Judge, saying the state owed him gratitude for the excellent work he did while in service. He says that the judiciary in Delta is already enjoying autonomy with the signing into law of the Delta State Judicial Autonomy Bill and the constitution of the relevant committees.