On Monday, Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda obtained three new judges from the Katsina State High Court, urging them to uphold public trust with honesty and fairness.
Barristers Maryam Umaru Abdullahi, Shamsuddeen Abdurrahman, and Abubakar Muhammad Dikko are the newly appointed judges.
Members of the State Executive Council, traditional rulers, and family members of the appointees also attended the swearing-in ceremony, which took place at the Government House in Katsina.
The newly sworn-in judges’ profiles reflect distinguished academic achievements and professional accomplishments in a variety of legal field.
A skilled legal practitioner, Justice Maryam Umaru Abdullahi holds degrees from the University of Abuja and the UK. She has held positions as the Director of the National Judicial Institute, State Solicitor, and Director of the Supreme Court’s Notary Public Unit.
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Justice Shamsuddeen Abdurrahman Ammama joins the bench with youthful energy, academic excellence, and a wealth of professional experience. He has worked in academia, the National Judicial Institute, and the National Assembly as a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Zaria, with two Master’s degrees, including one in oil and gas law from the United Kingdom.
Justice Abubakar Muhammad Dikko has spent more than 20 years as the country’s Supreme Court’s Head of Litigation. He was a research assistant to a former Nigerian Chief Justice and a University of Abuja graduate with a Master’s degree in law.
Governor Radda referred to the swearing-in as “a remarkable milestone in the state’s judicial history,” stressing that the new judges’ appointments would advance Katsina State’s system of justice and promote efficient justice delivery.
He praised the State Judicial Service Commission for conducting a thorough and merit-based selection process that resulted in credible and qualified appointees.
“We are swearing in three new Katsina State High Court judges today. The Governor called the move “a significant step forward for our judiciary” because it strengthens the state’s ability to administer justice.
He prayed that Almighty Allah would guide the new judges through their responsibilities in a moral compass throughout their judicial careers.
“First of all, I want to congratulate you and wish you God’s guidance in carrying out your responsibilities. We as members of the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary can all reflect deeply on the obligations we owe, he said. This oath of office and an act of allegiance are sufficient.
Governor Radda also advised the judges to regularly retake their oaths, stating that their positions are sacred trusts in the eyes of Katsina State and the governors of the state.
I suggest that we all go back and read this oath once more after a while, perhaps a month. He continued, reaffirming the crucial role of the judiciary as the last hope for the common man, especially for the poor and the voiceless, in society. “It will remind us that whatever we do, God is watching and aware of all our actions.
Everyone admires you for doing justice, whether or not one has voice. particularly those who do not. If you carry out your duties with diligence and sincerity, I believe your position will point you in the right direction,” he said.
The Governor assured the governor that his administration would continue to support the legislature and the judiciary to promote effective collaboration between the three branches of government.
“To ensure harmony between the three branches of government, we will continue to support the judiciary and the legislature.” Without a strong and efficient judicial system, there is nothing that we can accomplish as a state. According to him, the judiciary is still our society’s foundation for peace, order, and justice.
Governor Radda also emphasized the value of prompt justice delivery, warning that judicial review could deteriorate public trust in the system.
Source: Channels TV
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