Bayelsa State Chief Judge, CJ, Justice Matilda Ayemieye, on Wednesday, recognized 18 state High Court retirees for their meritorious services to the judiciary. Ayemieye, who also gave prizes to the honorees, praised Governor Douye Diri for establishing a conducive environment for the judiciary to work. The retired judges, according to the CJ, are still part of the judiciary family as far as they are living, and some of them will be maintained as contract personnel. “All of you have done the Bayelsa judiciary proud. Without your contributions, we wouldn’t have been where we are today. “Today, I…