Commission Tasks Bauchi Shari’a Judges On Integrity

The Bauchi State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has organised a two-day induction training for seven newly elevated Upper Shari’a Court judges to strengthen their knowledge of judicial procedures, professional ethics and the effective administration of justice.

The training, held in Bauchi, was designed to familiarise the judges with their expanded responsibilities and ensure that they discharge their duties in accordance with the Constitution, applicable laws, judicial procedures and the principles of fairness and justice.

Speaking at the inauguration of the programme, the State Grand Khadi, Justice Umar A. Liman, urged the judges to uphold the highest standards of integrity, impartiality, discipline and professionalism in the discharge of their judicial responsibilities.

Justice Liman, who was represented by the Hon. Khadi of the State Shari’a Court of Appeal, Ishaq Magaji, also charged the judges to strictly adhere to established judicial procedures and dispense justice without fear or favour.

He urged them to maintain public confidence in the judiciary while reminding them of their religious responsibilities and the need to remain conscious of their accountability before Almighty Allah.

The Grand Khadi further encouraged the judges to embrace the additional responsibilities attached to their new positions with courage, while congratulating them on their elevation.

Chief Registrar of the Shari’a Court of Appeal, Bauchi, Hon. Tukur Saleh Alkali, commended Governor Bala Mohammed for his support for the judiciary and efforts to improve its workforce.

Alkali welcomed the participants and other stakeholders to the training, stressing the importance of continuous pacity building for judicial officers.

The programme featured presentations by resource persons from the state judicial sector, including Hon. Khadi Ishaq Magaji, Hon. Khadi Mahmud Idris Tiyin, Hon. Khadi AbdulRahman Hassan Sabo, Khadi Musa Sani Abubakar, Khadi Muyiddeen Muhammad and Hon. AbdulRashid Inuwa Bello, among others.

The papers presented covered the Procedures of Appeal and Jurisdiction of the Upper Shari’a Court; Code of Conduct for Upper Shari’a Court Judges; Procedures for Civil and Criminal Trials; and Court Management and Administration, among other relevant topics.