Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has sworn in the state’s first female Chief Judge, Justice Aisha Bashir-Aliyu.

She was sworn in on April 13 by the Nasarawa State Governor.

Governor Abdullahi Sule after her confirmation by the Nigeria Judicial Council and screening by the State House of Assembly.

Shortly after administering the oath of office on the new Chief Judge,

The governor said his administration takes the judiciary as a critical institution providing the needed impetus

to strengthen relationships among organs of government. She had worked as an acting Chief Judge for three months.

Speaking further, Governor Sule asked the new Chief Judge to see her appointment as a litmus test,

Urging her to bring her wealth of experience to bear in the discharge of her onerous task.

“As a Chief Judge you must realise that this is a call to serve the people and in carrying out your duties,

I urge you to let the fear of God and public interest take precedence over personal preferences and inclinations.

After administering the oath of office on the new Chief Judge,

Governor Sule reiterated his administration’s resolve to provide the needed impetus to strengthen relationships among organs of government.

The governor said he will continue to support the judiciary towards the quick dispensation of justice, and also

Disclosing that the government has okayed the increase in subvention of the judiciary to allow for the implementation of the harmonization law, as well as enhance allowances of magistrates and judges of Area Courts.

He also appealed to members of the Judicial Staff Union currently on strike, to return to work in the interest of the people. For more information you can also clink on the link below.

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