From Umar Dankano,Yola
Adamawa state Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has sworn in the first female Chief judge of the state, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahaman and two other judges on Monday.
Governor Fintiri at the epoch making occasion congratulated the elevated judicial officials, saying that their appointments confirm their suitability and efficiency.
Others sworn in along the new Chief judge were ; Grand Khadi, Hon Justice Ibrahim Sudi and president of customary court of appeal, Hon Justice Audi Balami respectively.
Fintiri said the occasion was historic for his government for producing the first female Chief Judge of the State, stressing that her emergence is a watershed development in gender mainstreaming and a testament that the girl-child is at liberty to rise and become anything with merit, devoid of any man-made barriers in the state.
“This ceremony isn’t only a fundamental ritual in public service, but a confirmation of the suitability of the celebrants to man our court rooms and dispense justice in the land.
“The three Justices are people I have worked with in their acting capacities and can attest to their capabilities and competence to honourably head our respective temples of justice. While upholding the fundamentals of this testament with a confirmation today, I congratulate them all for reaching this merited point in their individual careers.
“To parents, I must say, if we are looking for a role model for our daughters, this is a perfect place to come to – merit, right, truth, hard work, dedication, fairness and justice,” he said.
“The appointments of their Lordships are based on our recommendation to the National Judicial Council (NJC). This recommendation is equally hinged on our assessment of their suitability and performance which meets the NJC’ criteria for Appointment of Judges.
“These criteria include seniority, integrity, competency, having a good moral personality, impartiality, assertiveness, ability to make timely judgments, hard work and the ability to manage cases well.”
