Justice Umar Abubakar has been sworn in by Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi as the Acting Chief Judge of the state.
Speaking shortly after the oath administration on Saturday in Birnin Kebbi, governor Bagudu charged the appointee to consolidate on the successes recorded by his predecessor.
“Let me start by congratulating Justice Umar Abubakar for being sworn-in today as the Acting Chief Judge of Kebbi State following the retirement with effect from tomorrow of Justice Suleiman Muhammad Ambursa.
“Justice Ambursa had a long and illustrious career but anything that has a beginning shall surely have an end. He has contributed his best to our state and we thank him well and pray God will continue to guide and protect him.
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“We pray the Acting Chief Judge shall continue in the manner Kebbi State Judiciary is known for. I had opportunity of meeting lawyers who told me that their tour of duty in Kebbi had added value to achieve successes elsewhere because in Kebbi State the judiciary is diligent and they ensure that people do their job.
“As provided for by the Constitution in Section 271(4) (5), today you are sworn-in as acting CJ of the state. We believe that access to justice is a key and absolute necessity in ensuring justice,” he said.
The governor noted with satisfaction that the state judiciary was on the march to achieve greatness, adding that the state has two justices of the Supreme Court at one time and two justices in the Court of Appeal.
