Gov Bagudu Swears In Justice Umar Abubakar As  Kebbi Acting Chief Judge

Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu  has sworn in  Justice Umar Abubakar as  new Acting Chief Judge of Kebbi State following the retirement of Hon. Justice Suleiman Muhammad Ambursa from  the bench.

Justice Abubakar was sworn in  at the Council Chamber of  the Government House, Birnin Kebbi  on Saturday .

The governor ,  who congratulated the new Acting Chief Judge,  Justice Umar Abubakar on his appointment,  urged him to continue in the best tradition  that the state Judiciary has been known  to showcase  over the years .

‘As provided for by our constitution, section 271 sub -section 4 and 5, today you are sworn in as the Acting Chief Judge of Kebbi State’ he said.

While commending judges in  the state for their  hard work and diligence, the Chairman of APC Progressives Governors’ Forum  ,also reiterated that access to Justice in Kebbi was key and   absolute important   to ensure justice.

He further commended the Judiciary for its efforts with regard  to administration of Justice which according to him had contributed to the peace the state had enjoyed.

‘ Kebbi State Judiciary is on the march to greatness’  he averred.

The Governor also thanked the outgoing Chief Judge, Justice Suleiman Muhammad Ambursa for his contribution to the State and especially the Judiciary.

He described Hon. Justice Suleiman Muhammad Ambursa as having a long fulfilled and an illustrious career in the Judiciary.

Governor Bagudu’s Special Adviser on Media,  Mr Yahaya Sarki noted in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com on Saturday that the event was attended by the State Deputy Governor, Rtd Col Samaila Yombe Dabai, Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Babale Umar Yauri mni, Acting Head of Service Alhaji Safiyanu Garba Bena, Commissioners, members of Kebbi State House of Assembly, Judges and well-wishers- Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980. Thank you