GOVERNOR RADDA SWEARS IN THREE NEW KATSINA HIGH COURT JUDGES, URGES INTEGRITY AND FAIRNESS
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Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, on Monday swore in three new judges of the Katsina State High Court, charging them to uphold public trust with integrity, fairness, and a deep sense of responsibility.
The newly appointed judges are Justice Maryam Umaru Abdullahi, Justice Shamsuddeen Abdurrahman Ƴammama, and Justice Abubakar Muhammad Dikko.
The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Government House, Katsina, was attended by dignitaries from the executive, legislative, and judicial arms of government, as well as traditional rulers, members of the State Executive Council, and relatives of the appointees.
Governor Radda described the occasion as “a remarkable milestone in the state’s judicial history,” noting that the appointments would strengthen the judiciary and improve justice delivery across the state.
“Today, we are swearing in three new Judges of the Katsina State High Court. This is a significant step forward for our judiciary because it increases our capacity and strengthens the administration of justice in our state,” he said.
He commended the State Judicial Service Commission for conducting a thorough, merit-based selection process that produced credible and qualified candidates, while congratulating the new judges on their elevation.
Governor Radda urged them to let their oath of office serve as a moral compass, reminding them of their sacred duty to uphold justice without fear or favour.
“After some time, maybe a month, I advise that we all go back and read this oath again. It will remind us that whatever we do, God is watching and aware of all our actions,” the governor said.
He reaffirmed the judiciary’s role as the last hope of the common man, especially for the poor and voiceless, and cautioned that delays in justice delivery could erode public confidence in the system.
“It is important that we dispense justice promptly and fairly so that we can build a society anchored on justice, peace, and unity,” Radda added.
The governor also pledged continued executive support for the judiciary and legislature, stressing that effective collaboration among the three arms of government remains vital to peace, order, and good governance in Katsina State.
The profiles of the newly sworn-in judges reflect a blend of experience, scholarship, and professionalism.
Justice Maryam Umaru Abdullahi is an accomplished legal professional with degrees from the University of Abuja and the United Kingdom. She previously served as State Solicitor, Head of the Notary Public Unit at the Supreme Court, and Deputy Director at the National Judicial Institute.
Justice Shamsuddeen Abdurrahman Ƴammama, a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, holds two Master’s degrees, including one in Oil and Gas Law from the UK. He has worked in academia, the National Judicial Institute, and the National Assembly.
Justice Abubakar Muhammad Dikko, with over two decades of service at the Supreme Court of Nigeria, is a University of Abuja graduate with a Master’s in Law. He also served as Research Assistant to a former Chief Justice of Nigeria and Head of Litigation at the Supreme Court.
Governor Radda prayed for divine guidance for the new judges, urging them to remain steadfast in upholding justice, fairness, and the rule of law in the discharge of their duties.
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