Bayelsa State celebrated her 2017 Legal Year on the 27th of October 2017. The thanksgiving service took place at the D.S.P. Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall, Yenagoa. Ministering during this service was Pastor Isaac Olori (International Director of G.E.W.C.).

The title of his sermon was, "The Judiciary: God's Agent for Justice". The sermon exposed that the Judiciary is not just an arm of Government but also an instrument/agent of God for justice (Rom. 13:1, 4).  He highlighted that all power belongs to God hence, members of the Judiciary are agents of God (Ps 62:11). He explained that when the judges and lawyers of the Bayelsa State Judiciary come to this, their approach to using this power given to them will change. God is interested in justice and judgment hence those placed in seats to bring justice and judgment are occupying God's seat here on earth. He went further to explain that just as there is a hierarchy of courts with the Supreme Court being the highest court and the last stop for every appeal, God is the final place of all appeals.

The Court session started with the Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Justice Kate Abiri, reading out the achievements of the last legal year. The challenges faced by different departments of the Judiciary were discussed and the assistance of the Executive arm was requested.

The Court Session ended with the vote of thanks given by the Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Justice Mrs. Kate Abiri.