The Borno State Government on Thursday swore in six newly appointed High Court Judges, as it reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the rule of law and accelerating reforms aimed at improving justice delivery in the state.
The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Acting Governor’s Conference Hall, Government House, Maiduguri, was presided over by the Acting Governor, Hon. (Dr) Umar Usman Kadafur, who described the exercise as a strategic institutional intervention to enhance efficiency, transparency, and public confidence in the judiciary.
Kadafur said 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, to reduce delays and eliminate 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,” the Acting Governor 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.
In his remarks, the Chief Judge of Borno State, Justice Kashim Zannah, congratulated the new judges and urged them to see their appointments as a call to higher responsibility and service to society.
Justice Zannah emphasised that the judiciary remained the last hope of the common man, stressing that judges must dispense justice without fear or favour, affection or ill will.
He also called on the judges to embrace ongoing judicial reforms, particularly the deployment of digital tools, noting that technology had become indispensable in 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 speedy dispensation of justice.
The Acting Governor assured that the state government would continue to provide the necessary infrastructure, training, and institutional support required to sustain judicial reforms.
The ceremony was attended by top government officials, senior judicial officers, and members of the legal profession.
