Tambuwal swears-in four new judges

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Wednesday swore-in four new
judges that will serve in the state High Court and the Sharia Court
of Appeal.

Those sworn in as High Court Judges were Kabiru Ibrahim Ahmad
and Isah Mohammed Bargaja while Kasimu Yusuf and Umar Liman Sifawa
were sworn-in as Khadis of the state Sharia Court of Appeal.

Speaking at the ceremony held at the Government House, Tambuwal
said the appointment followed due process and all those appointed
were qualified legal representatives who merited their positions on
the Bench.

He said judicial officers in the state have shown great
determination to ensure effective service delivery.

He said since the inception of present administration, he has
not received any complaint against judicial officers directly or
indirectly from the National Judicial Council (NJC) or the state
Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

“For about a decade now, there was no appointment of judges in
Sokoto state. So for us, today’s event is a milestone which will
help in strengthening the judiciary.

“I want to assure you, and indeed the legislative arm of
government, of our continued support and cooperation. This is
essential if we hope to ensure rapid development of democracy in
the country,” the Governor added.

While congratulating the new appointees on their appointments,
Tambuwal expressed confidence that they will approach their new
responsibilities with due dignity, integrity and commitment.

The event was witnessed by the Speaker of the state House of
Assembly, Hon Salihu Maidaji, Chief Judge of the state, Justice
Bello Abass and the Grand Khadi, Abdulkadir Saidu.

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Wednesday swore-in four new
judges that will serve in the state High Court and the Sharia Court
of Appeal.

Those sworn in as High Court Judges were Kabiru Ibrahim Ahmad
and Isah Mohammed Bargaja while Kasimu Yusuf and Umar Liman Sifawa
were sworn-in as Khadis of the state Sharia Court of Appeal.

Speaking at the ceremony held at the Government House, Tambuwal
said the appointment followed due process and all those appointed
were qualified legal representatives who merited their positions on
the Bench.

He said judicial officers in the state have shown great
determination to ensure effective service delivery.

He said since the inception of present administration, he has
not received any complaint against judicial officers directly or
indirectly from the National Judicial Council (NJC) or the state
Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

“For about a decade now, there was no appointment of judges in
Sokoto state. So for us, today’s event is a milestone which will
help in strengthening the judiciary.

“I want to assure you, and indeed the legislative arm of
government, of our continued support and cooperation. This is
essential if we hope to ensure rapid development of democracy in
the country,” the Governor added.

While congratulating the new appointees on their appointments,
Tambuwal expressed confidence that they will approach their new
responsibilities with due dignity, integrity and commitment.

The event was witnessed by the Speaker of the state House of
Assembly, Hon Salihu Maidaji, Chief Judge of the state, Justice
Bello Abass and the Grand Khadi, Abdulkadir Saidu.