Borno swears in 6 new High Court judges

The Borno State Government has sworn in six newly appointed High Court judges, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the rule of law and advancing reforms aimed at improving justice delivery in the state.

The ceremony was presided over on Thursday by the Acting Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur, at the Conference Hall of the Government House, Maiduguri.

Kadafur described the exercise as a strategic institutional intervention designed to enhance efficiency, transparency and public confidence in the judiciary.

He noted that the state had prioritised the modernisation of judicial processes through the adoption of digital platforms, including electronic filing, electronic case management systems and access to digital legal resources, with a view to reducing delays and eliminating administrative bottlenecks.

“Our vision is to build a judiciary that is responsive to contemporary realities and aligned with global best practices, where justice is dispensed fairly, promptly and without undue hindrance,” he said.

He charged the newly sworn-in judges to uphold integrity, impartiality and professionalism, while actively supporting the digitisation and modernisation agenda of the state judiciary.

Kadafur assured that the state government would continue to provide the necessary infrastructure, training and institutional support required to sustain ongoing judicial reforms.

In his remarks, the Chief Judge of Borno State, Kashim Zannah, congratulated the new judges and urged them to view their appointments as a call to higher responsibility and service to society.

He emphasised that the judiciary remains the last hope of the common man, stressing that judges must dispense justice without fear or favour, affection or ill will.

Justice Zannah also urged the judges to embrace ongoing reforms, particularly the deployment of digital tools, noting that technology has become indispensable to improving efficiency, transparency and access to justice.

The Chief Judge further assured the state government and the public of the judiciary’s commitment to upholding ethical standards, strengthening institutional discipline and ensuring the speedy dispensation of justice.

The ceremony was attended by top government officials, senior judicial officers and members of the legal profession.

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