The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, on Monday, swore in six new judges to the State High Court and 15 to the Shari’a Court, urging them to embody justice and fairness in their judicial responsibilities.
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During the swearing-in ceremony, Governor Mohammed emphasized the judges’ role in promoting good governance and due process in alignment with the state’s governance goals.
Highlighting the importance of the judiciary in fostering the rule of law, Governor Mohammed tasked the new appointees to serve justice without bias and adhere strictly to the principles of fairness and equity.
He remarked that the judges’ selection was due to their dedication and hard work within the legal profession.
Moreover, the governor highlighted the pressing issue of overcrowded correctional facilities in the state, calling on the judges to focus on decongesting these facilities by prioritizing cases of inmates long awaiting trial, to expedite their proceedings and ensure timely delivery of justice.
The Chief Judge of Bauchi State, Justice Rabi Umar, responding to the governor’s charges, assured that the new judges are committed to upholding justice and fairness.
She reiterated the judiciary’s dedication to the speedy trial of cases as a measure to decongest correctional facilities, reinforcing the judiciary’s role as a beacon of hope for the populace.
21 new judges took their oaths under the Bauchi Governor
