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By Yusuf Salihu Sansani, Jalingo
Governor Darius Ishaku has sworn in Shuaibu Dahiru Ahmad as new Grand Khadi of the Taraba State Sharia Court of Appeal.
Others sworn in are Khadi Salau Ismailia Madugu of the Sharia Court of Appeal and Judge of the Customary Court of Appeal Bulus Nyiputen.
The ceremony took place at the Executive Council Chamber, Government House, Jalingo.
Speaking, Governor Ishaku charged the judges to always do what is right to earn the respect of the people.
He posited that his administration in establishing a viable Judiciary in the State was able to employ more Judicial Staff, renovated dilapidated Courts and as well improve on their welfare.
The Governor advised the Judges to imbibe high level moral and fairness in the discharge of their duties and responsibilities.
Governor Ishaku implored the Judges to shun primitive and religious sentiments that has hold the nation back and called for closer collaboration between members of the bar and bench for the quick dispensation of justice.
In his remarks, the Grand Khadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal, Shuaibu Dahiru Ahmad thanked Governor Ishaku for appointing him and other Judges to man the various Courts.
He pledged the resolve of the judges to work in accordance with the law.
State Chief Judge, Philibus Andetur administered the Judicial Oath of Office and Allegiance to the Judges.
The Judges were later presented with brand new Corolla vehicles.
