From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi
Kebbi State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has sworn in Hon. Justice Hassan Shehu Kuwa, Hon Justice Maryam Abubakar Kaoje and Hon Justice Shamsudeen Jafar as High Court judges in the state. He also swore in Nasir Umar Zagga as Khadi of the Court of Appeal.
Speaking at the event, Bagudu said the appointees were saddled with the new responsibilities based on merit, noting that their appointments came at a very critical time of Nigeria’s history.
Bagudu also recalled that some unforeseen circumstances like the COVID-19 pandemic and the prevailing security challenges, as well as the justice reforms had placed more formidable responsibilities on the judiciary.
While extolling the sterling achievements of the judiciary in the state, he acknowledged the cordial relationship between the three tiers of government and the various security achievements.
He congratulated the new appointees and charged them not to fail the judiciary, the state government and the people of the state.
The Chief Judge of the state, Justice Suleiman Muhammad Ambursa administered the oath of office to the three newly appointed judges and the new Khadi.