Umar Namadi, governor of Jigawa State, has reiterated the commitment of his administration to deepen judicial reforms and strengthen the justice sector.
He stated this Thursday, while declaring open a two-day capacity-building workshop organised by the Jigawa State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for the newly appointed Shari’a Court judges in Dutse, the state capital.
The governor said that in a constitutional democracy, the functions of the judiciary are imperative for effective governance.
“This is why equal weight is assigned to the three arms of the government in ensuring conformity, observance, and application of the constitutional provisions under the section, I believe the ultimate burden of responsibility in ensuring social justice in any human society rests with the judiciary.
“Over the years, several institutional and governance reforms aimed at promoting good governance in our state were pursued by successive governments. One of such reforms was in the area of administration of justice, which aimed to bring comprehensive improvements in the delivery of justice to the people in terms of accessibility, timeliness, equity, and justice,” he explained.
The governor acknowledged the reforms being implemented by the Jigawa State Judiciary and commended the Chief Judge for organising the training.
Speaking to the newly appointed judges, Governor Namadi charged them to uphold integrity and justice in carrying out their duties.
Governor Namadi assured the judiciary of his administration’s continued support for the effective discharge of its responsibilities.
Also speaking, Justice Umar Sadiq, Chief Judge of Jigawa State and chairman, Judicial Service Commission, described the workshop as “a substantial turning point in our efforts to enhance the capacity of our Shari’a Court Alkalis to ensure that justice is not only done but is seen to be done.”
Justice Sadiq asserted that a judge’s knowledge of the law is their sole tool for reaching fair, expeditious, and impartial decisions.
The workshop is said to form part of the broader institutional strengthening efforts being championed by the Namadi administration under its 12-point development agenda, particularly in the areas of governance, institutional reforms, and justice delivery
