Governor Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu of Niger state
has sworn in Justice Fati Abubakar as the Chief Judge of the state, the first
female to occupy such position since the state was created in 1976.
has sworn in Justice Fati Abubakar as the Chief Judge of the state, the first
female to occupy such position since the state was created in 1976.
The new chief Judge who is also a wife to the
former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar was sworn in yesterday at a
ceremony at Government House, Minna.
Speaking at the ceremony, governor Aliyu described the former first lady as a
pride to the state, the nation and to womanhood, therefore charged her to bring
her wealth of experience to bear in repositioning the state judiciary.
former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar was sworn in yesterday at a
ceremony at Government House, Minna.
Speaking at the ceremony, governor Aliyu described the former first lady as a
pride to the state, the nation and to womanhood, therefore charged her to bring
her wealth of experience to bear in repositioning the state judiciary.
The governor lamented the delay in the adjudication of justice and that called
on the Chief Judge to use her good office for quick dispensation of justice in
the state, saying his administration will support her in the provision of
welfare to judicial workers, renovation of courts, equipping of libraries and
provision of vehicles to enhance the performance of judiciary in the state.
Source: Blueprint
