Bauchi State governor Bala Muhammad has sworn in newly appointed Excessive Court docket judges and Shari’a Court docket of Enchantment Khadis to uphold and dispense justice.
LEADERSHIP studies that the governor appointed six Excessive Court docket Judges and 6 Khadis for the Shariah Court docket of Enchantment, respectively.
On the swearing-in ceremony on the Banquet Corridor of the Authorities Home Bauchi, the governor emphasised the judiciary’s significance in selling justice and making certain the rule of regulation.
He urged the brand new judges to dispense justice with out concern or favour and to be guided by equity, fairness, and justice ideas.
Whereas congratulating the judges and khadis on their appointment, Governor Mohammed famous that it was a testomony to their onerous work and dedication to the authorized occupation.
He additionally reminded them that their new place comes with nice accountability and that they need to work tirelessly to uphold the judiciary’s integrity.
Governor Muhammad additionally urged the newly sworn-in judges and Khadis to work in direction of decongesting the correctional amenities within the state. He famous that the amenities have been at present overcrowded, posing a big problem to the administration of justice.
The governor charged the judges with prioritising instances involving inmates awaiting trial for prolonged durations and making certain that justice is served immediately. He additionally urged them to discover various dispute decision mechanisms, akin to mediation and arbitration, to cut back the backlog of courtroom instances.
On her half, the chief decide, Justice Rabi Umar, who administered oaths on the appointees, recommended Governor Mohammed for the boldness reposed within the new judges.
She mentioned they might work tirelessly to uphold the ideas of justice and equity and to make sure that the judiciary in Bauchi State stays a beacon of hope for the folks.
Justice Umar assured the governor that the judiciary was dedicated to decongesting the correctional amenities, noting that the judiciary had already begun to implement measures to hurry up the trial course of and would proceed to work tirelessly to make sure that justice is served immediately.
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