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| Image: A cross section of new Shari'a Court judges at the training session in Dutse. |
By Muhammad Salisu
The Jigawa State Judicial Service Commission has organized a two-day capacity-building workshop for 19 newly appointed Shari’a Court Judges across the state.
The training, themed; "Promoting Justice Delivery in Shari'a Court of Jigawa State" aims to enhance the judges' skills and knowledge in adjudication and ensuring justice is not only done but seen to be done.
Speaking while declaring the training open today (Wednesday) at Manpower Development Institute, Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, Governor Umar Namadi, reiterated his administration's commitment to deepening judicial reforms and strengthening the justice sector.
"In a constitutional democracy such as ours, the functions of the judiciary in ensuring an effective and well-functioning polity could not be overemphasized," he said.
The governor emphasized the judiciary's crucial role in ensuring social justice, saying, "The ultimate burden of responsibility in ensuring 'social justice' in any human society rests with the judiciary."
He commended the Judicial Service Commission for organizing the training.
Governor Namadi therefore charged the newly appointed judges to uphold integrity and justice in carrying out their duties. "You have solemnly sworn that you will, among other very weighty affirmations, strive to preserve the fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy contained in the constitution," he reminded them.
As Muslims, the governor urged the judges to be mindful of their spiritual responsibility. "As Allah (SWT) said in the Glorious Quran, '… Whoso doeth righteousness an atom’s weight will see it … and whoso doeth evil an atom’s weight will see it….'"
However, the governor assured the judiciary of his administration's continued support for the effective discharge of its responsibilities. "We will continue to support sustained improvements in judicial infrastructure/facilities, improved staff welfare, capacity building, and training for state judges and other judiciary staff," he added.
Earlier, the Chief Judge of Jigawa State and Chairman of the Judicial Service Commission, Hon. Justice Umar M. Sadiq, described the workshop as "a substantial turning point in our efforts to enhance the capacity of our Shari’a Court Alkalis."
Justice Sadiq, represented by the Grand Khadi of the state, Sani Salihu, emphasized the importance of a judge's knowledge of the law in reaching fair, expeditious, and impartial decisions.
"This workshop is not only timely but apt, providing an opportunity for the newly appointed Alkalis to be reminded about the basic skills and knowledge of the rudiment of adjudication," he explained.
According to him, the training is expected to equip the judges with the necessary skills and knowledge to discharge their duties effectively.
"The workshop will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the state's justice system. The judges will be better equipped to handle cases, and the public will have confidence in the judiciary," he revealed.
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