Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has charged the newly appointed judges in the state to prioritise the quick dispensation of justice to the people.
The governor presided over the swearing in of the new High Court judges and Shari’ah Court of Appeal kadis at the Grand Chambers, Government House, Gusau on Thursday.
The state Chief Judge, Justice Kulu Aliyu, administered the oath of office and allegiance to the three High Court judges and three Court of Appeal judges.
The newly appointed High Court judges are Garba Sirajo, Bashir Rabi, and Abdullahi Nasir, while the appointed kadis are Ibrahim Jibril, Muhammad Sanusi Magami, and Sha’aban Mansir.
In his remark at the ceremony, Governor Lawal noted that the judges were appointed after due consideration and approval by the National Judicial Council.
“Let me first congratulate you on your well-deserved appointments. Your appointments reflect the confidence that the judicial system has reposed in you. Therefore, I call on you to justify this confidence by demonstrating high professionalism, honesty, integrity and impartiality in your duties.
“I wish to recognise the efforts and commitment of the Honourable Chief Judge and chairman, Zamfara State Judicial Service Commission, Hon. Justice Kulu Aliyu and indeed her entire team, for a job well done, as all the nominees forwarded to the National Judicial Council were accepted and appointed.
“It is a fact that a significant building block of a just, equitable and fair society is the dispassionate, unbiased and timely dispensation of justice. This statement rings most especially true for our administration as we strive to shift the paradigm, rescue Zamfara State and rebuild our community with every citizen playing a role and being held accountable.
“This is a crucial time for the State Judiciary to support the current administration’s efforts to enhance citizens’ well-being,” he said.
