{"id":130873,"date":"2024-09-13T22:35:49","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T21:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/gov-abdulrazaq-swears-in-six-high-court-judges-in-kwara"},"modified":"2024-09-13T23:41:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T22:41:17","slug":"gov-abdulrazaq-swears-in-six-high-court-judges-in-kwara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/gov-abdulrazaq-swears-in-six-high-court-judges-in-kwara","title":{"rendered":"Gov Abdulrazaq swears in six high court judges in Kwara"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State on Friday swore in six high court judges.<\/p>\n<p>The event brings to 11 the total number of judges sworn in since the administration of the governor, which began in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Abdulrazaq described the event as a milestone, reflecting the government\u2019s commitment to access to justice, fairness, and the rule of law.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis also makes a total of 11 High Court Judges whose oath of office I have administered within five years in office,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>The governor congratulated the newly appointed judges and their families, adding, \u201cI also celebrate your hard work and other noble qualities that brought you here.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday, you have been entrusted with the immense responsibility of upholding justice and ensuring that the rights of every citizen are protected.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am confident that you will discharge your duties with diligence, impartiality, and with the overriding interest of the community and national security.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs you take on this noble task, remember that your decisions will shape the lives of individuals and the fabric of our society. Let me remind you of the remarkable words of Usman Dan Fodio, who said that \u2018a kingdom can endure unbelief, but it cannot endure injustice.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI assure you of our continuous support and cooperation to ease your task. Our administration has renovated and remodeled several courts within the state.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRecently, I approved the reconstruction of the former Revenue Court at GRA Ilorin to serve as courtrooms for more judges, while also creating a more befitting environment for the Revenue Courts in the state.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is our desire that this will be followed, all things being equal, with the construction of a new court complex to ensure the state has befitting courtrooms.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOfficial SUVs have since been procured for the use of the newly appointed judges. A seamless working relationship between the two arms of government has ensured timely payments of allowances and entitlements to the judicial officers, among other things,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The governor commended the judiciary, legislature, and security agencies for the collaborative approach adopted in the development of Kwara State, as well as for the peaceful coexistence and safety of its people.<\/p>\n<p>He urged them to remain united in the pursuit of a greater Kwara State and Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State on Friday swore in six high court judges. The event brings to 11 the total number of judges sworn in since the administration of the governor, which began in 2019. 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