Kebbi State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has sworn-in Justice Umar Abubakar as the new Acting Chief Judge of the State following the retirement of Justice Suleiman Muhammad Ambursa from the service.
In a remark shortly after administering the oath of office to the new acting Chief Judge, Governor Atiku Bagudu urged him to continue in the best traditions of the Judiciary.
“as provided by the constitution of Nigeria, section 271 sub section 4 and 5, you are sworn in as the Acting Chief Judge of Kebbi State”.
He commended the state Judiciary for its hard work and diligence service, saying access to justice in the state was key and absolute necessity in ensuring social security.
Governor Bagudu applauded the Judiciary in its efforts in administration of justice , which according to him had contributed to the peace the state was enjoying.
The Governor thanked the former Chief Judge, Justice Suleiman Muhammad Ambursa for his contribution to the State and Kebbi Judiciary.
Abdullahi Tukur
