Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf today took charge of the swearing-in of Justice Dije Abdu Aboki as the substantive first female Chief Judge of Kano state In conformity with the provision of section 271 of the 1999 constitution of the federal Republic of Nigeria.
Her swearing in, POLITICS DIGEST learnt was on the recommendation of the Nigeria Judicial Council (NJC) and confirmation by the state House of Assembly at an occasion that was held at Africa house, government house.
Speaking after the oath taking, the governor noted that the new Chief Judge was appointed based proven track record in ensuring the dispensing of justice.
“You have distinguished yourself throughout your career as a professional judicial officer that is committed to ensuring justice and fairness.
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”Let me remind you that your new position has placed a huge burden of responsibilities on your shoulders and these responsibilities are amana (trust/pact)between you and good people of Kano state, and most importantly, between you and Allahu Subhanahu Watala”, he urged.
He also urged her to keep the trust and commence the process of reforming the state judiciary for the citizens to look into issues like perceived miscarriages of justice, perceived unjust and misjudged cases, alleged judicial corruption, and cases allegedly manipulated by money, power, and personal favours among others.
He assured the comittement of his administration to meet its obligations to the Judiciary and will complete all abondoned projects including new court complexes, recouping of courts building that were hitherto sold and demolished and prioritizing the welfare of judicial officers.
