Politics
GOV. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, on Monday, swore-in Justice Umar Abubakar as Chief Judge of the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inauguration of the new chief judge in Birnin Kebbi followed his confirmation by the House of Assembly on Jan. 4.
The governor described the new chief judge as an illustrious son of the state, adding that the state was proud of his achievements and records in the judiciary.
“We will reform the judiciary in the state and create an enabling environment for it to work,” he said.
Idris urged Abubakar to ensure that proper things were done in the judiciary.
“Our state is at a crossroads now; you must right the wrongs and be hard on criminals,” he said.
The governor also urged the new chief judge to partner with other arms of government for the development of the state.
NAN reports that Abubakar, prior to his swearing-in, had been acting as the chief judge, following the retirement of Justice Sulaiman Ambursa who served as chief judge for two years.
In a related development, Sadiq Usman-Mukhtar of the state Sharia Court of Appeal was also sworn-in by the governor at the event.
The governor also inaugurated the governing boards of some state-owned tertiary institutions.
The institutions included: University of Science and Technology, Aliero; College of Nursing Science, Birnin Kebbi; Adamu Augie College of Education; School of Health Technology, Jega and College of Basic and Advanced Studies, Yauri.
Other agencies which also had their boards inaugurated were: the Zakat Board; Preaching Board and Home Savings and Loans Limited. (NAN)
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-January 08, 2024 @ 16:52 GMT|
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