Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has inaugurated nine High Court Judges, 3 Khadis of Shari’a Court of Appeal following recommendations from the National Judicial Council (NJC), and ratification by Kano State House of Assembly.
In a statement issued by his Spokesperson Sanusi Dawakin Tofa on Friday listed those appointed as High Court Judges as Justice Fatima Adamu, Justice Musa Ahmad, Justice Hauwa Lawan, Justice Farida Rabi’u Dan Baffa, Justice Musa Dahuru Muhammad and Justice Halima Aliyu Nasir.
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Others are; Justice Aisha Mahmud, Justice Adam Abdullahi, and Justice Hanif Sunusi Yusuf.
While those appointed as Khadis of Shari’a Court of Appeal are; Khadi Muhammad Adam Kademi, Khadi Salisu Muhammad Isah, Khadi Isah Idris Said, and Khadi Aliyu Muhammad Kani respectively.
Addressing the new appointees at the oath-taking ceremony that was held at Africa House, Government House, Governor Yusuf said that their appointments was done with utmost conviction that they are qualified in all respects to occupy such exalted positions.
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” Your appointments to the exalted positions is a testament to your exceptional legal acumen, commitment to justice and your unwavering dedication to uphold the rule of law,” he said.
He reminded the new Judges and Khadis that ”Tthe responsibility you carry is immense, and the impact of your judgement stretches far and wide. It is a responsibility that demand not only legal expertise but also profound understanding, sympathy, and a commitment to preserving the fundamental principles upon which our legal system is built ”
The governor maintained that since inception, his administration has acceded to most requests from the Judiciary that has to do with his administration’s commitment to the separation of powers and independence of the Judiciary.
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He urged them to approach their new roles with humility, empathy and commitment to service expressing optimism in their abilities to rise to the occasion, to seek wisdom, and guidance in the laws that have been laid before them and to make decisions that will stand the test of time.
The oath-taking was witnessed by the State Chief Judge, Justice Dije Aboki, Grand Khadi, Khadi Tijjani Yusuf Yakasai, Judges, Khadis and a crop of legal luminaries from many walks of life within and outside the State.
