A new law firm, Riverpalm, launched on Thursday recorded tremendous success during it's inauguration as it beat the odds of Covid-19 to attract first choice guests to it's inauguration. The occasion which played host to the best from different fields of endeavour was described as historic for a law firm.

Covid-19 protocol in Akwa Ibom state allows for the gathering of 50 people for an outdoor event and the Principal Partner of the Chamber, Barr. Akanimo Effiong well reputed in Akwa Ibom state for excellence said the first challenge was managing the number to fit into Covid-19 protocol for social gathering, especially since several hundreds of friends had expressed interest in participating at the inauguration. The event arrived at hosting leaders to represent people from various works of life including the academic, religious, legal, political and student community.

The occasion had as it's highlight speeches from major social actors and well wishers who expressed excitement at the decision of the founder of RiverPalm to make entry into the list of already established law firms in Akwa Ibom state. Most speakers said that judging from the background of the founder who was University of Uyo's best graduating law student of class of 2016, that RiverPalm was certainly going to record unprecedented feats in the law profession.

Speaking on behalf of RiverPalm, Barrister Philomina Unimnake said that RiverPalm could not have arrived at a better time owing to the expectations of the times which calls for dynamism in legal practice. She buttressed that RiverPalm was better equipped for challenges of the law practice in the face of the pandemic as it's dynamic solicitors are cutting edge technology inclined and are most capable of following virtual lawyering trend as well as traditional court sitting.

Rev. Angela Ashong, a popular and celebrated Christian leader was on hand to handover RiverPalm to God. She offered prayers and goodwill while charging the public to do business with RiverPalm in the interest of Justice. Rev. Ashong described the Principal partner, Barr. Akanimo Effiong as a man of good principles and integrity who is capable of going any length to get justice for the oppressed and voiceless of the society. She added that she is confident that the law firm will address and help put to rest, vice and crimes like rape which index has surged and skyrocketed of late.

Honourable Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Barr. Prince Ukpong Akpabio attended the inauguration of the law firm as special guess of honour amongst several other dignitaries. Communication guru, Prof. Ashong Ashong, member representing Essien Udim State constituency, Barr. Esse Umoh, permanent secretary of the ministry of trade and investment, Mr. Oliver Udoekpo also attended amongst others.