Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has sworn in four newly appointed High Court judges and three Khadis, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening the judiciary in the state.
The brief swearing-in ceremony was held on Tuesday at the Niger State liaison office in Abuja and was presided over by the governor.
Speaking at the event, Bago explained that the ceremony was conducted in Abuja due to the presence of key judiciary officials in the nation’s capital for the ongoing Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee meeting.
“I took advantage of the presence of the Niger State Chief Judge, Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik, and other judiciary officials of the state in Abuja for the ongoing Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee meeting to conduct the swearing-in ceremony,” the governor said.
While congratulating the newly sworn-in judges and Khadis on their elevation, Bago described their appointment as a reflection of their dedication, competence, and years of hard work in the state’s judicial system.
He also reminded them of the weighty responsibilities that come with their new positions, urging them to uphold fairness, justice, and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
The governor further assured them of his administration’s continued support, noting that a strong and independent judiciary remains critical to good governance and the rule of law.
Those sworn in as High Court judges are Abubakar Adamu, Ahmad Bala Ndajiwo, Gambo Sa’adatu Abubakar, and Wushishi Sulaiman Buhari. The newly sworn-in Khadis are Aboki Usman Abdulrahman, Mohammed Ya’aba, and Muhammad Nasir Ibrahim.
The ceremony was witnessed by the Chief Judge of Niger State, Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik; the Chief Judge of Gombe State, Justice Halima Sadiya Muhammad; the Grand Khadi of Niger State, Mohammed Abubakar Kigera; as well as other judiciary officials, family members, and well-wishers.