Dutse, Feb. 26, 2026 (NAN) The Chief Judge of Jigawa, Justice Umar Sadiq, has reaffirmed that adequate manpower and a functional, efficient Magistrate and Shari’a Courts are the foundation of effective justice delivery.
This is contained in a statement by Mr Abba Wangara, the Director of Protocol and Publicity, state Judicial Service Commission in Dutse, on Thursday.
Sadiq made the remarks when toured inferior courts in Kazaure Emirate of the state, on Wednesday.
The visit, the judge said was aimed at promoting the efficiency of the judicial system at the grassroots level.
The team conducted an on-the-spot assessments at the Magistrate Courts in Kazaure and Roni, as well as the Shari’a Courts located in Kazaure, Roni, Giwa, Amaryawa and Karkarna.
Justice Sadiq noted that the visit was also aimed at identifying the challenges hindering optimal performance, with a view to finding lasting solutions to such challenges.
“We are here to see things for ourselves. The inferior courts are where the majority of our citizens first encounter the judiciary.
“It is imperative that we ensure these courts are not only structurally sound, but also staffed by well-trained personnel capable of delivering speedy and fair judgments,” the CJ said.
Also speaking, the state Grand Kadi, Mohammad Sani-Salihu, reiterated the commitment of the Shari’a Court of Appeal to ensure that Islamic law is administered efficiently and called on the staff to shun all forms of corruption and bribery in the discharge of their official assignment.
NAN reports that the visit to Kazaure Emirate is one of several planned tours across the state’s three senatorial districts, adding that findings from the inspections are expected to form the basis of a comprehensive report that will guide future policy decisions, budget allocations, and reforms within the state judiciary.
Those who accompanied the CJ include the State Grand Kadi, Hon. Kadi Mohammad Sani-Salihu, the Chief Registrar of the High Court of Justice, . Aisha Ahmed-Babura and Chief Registrar Shari’a Court of Appeal, Kabiru Abubakar-Gumel.
Others are, the Deputy Chief Registrar Nuraddeen Umar-Shehu, Chief Inspector Shari’a Courts, Isma’il Sani, Director Magistrates, Batula Dauda. (NAN)
