Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has sworn in three newly appointed judges of the Katsina State High Court, charging them to uphold justice with integrity, impartiality, and a strong sense of duty to the people.
The new judges are Justice Maryam Umaru Abdullahi, Justice Shamsuddeen Abdurrahman Ƴammama, and Justice Abubakar Muhammad Dikko.
The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Government House, Katsina, drew dignitaries from the executive, legislative, and judicial arms of government, alongside traditional rulers, members of the State Executive Council, and families of the appointees.
Governor Radda described the event as “a remarkable milestone in the state’s judicial history,” saying the appointments would strengthen the judiciary and enhance efficient justice delivery across Katsina State.
“Our citizens must continue to see the judiciary as a beacon of fairness, integrity, and accountability. The trust reposed in you is sacred — and you must justify it through diligence, wisdom, and honesty,” the governor said.
He commended the State Judicial Service Commission for conducting a transparent and merit-based selection process, which, he said, produced “credible and capable hands” for the state’s judiciary.
The newly appointed judges bring with them impressive academic and professional credentials:
Justice Maryam Umaru Abdullahi — A graduate of the University of Abuja and the United Kingdom, she previously served as State Solicitor, Head of the Notary Public Unit at the Supreme Court, and Deputy Director at the National Judicial Institute.
Justice Shamsuddeen Abdurrahman Ƴammama — A scholar and lawyer with two Master’s degrees, including one in Oil and Gas Law from the UK, he has served in academia, the National Judicial Institute, and the National Assembly.
Justice Abubakar Muhammad Dikko — A veteran of over two decades at the Supreme Court of Nigeria, where he rose to Head of Litigation. A graduate of the University of Abuja with a Master’s in Law, he also served as Research Assistant to a former Chief Justice of Nigeria.
Governor Radda urged the new judges to ensure timely dispensation of justice, warning that delays in judgments erode public confidence in the judicial system.
“Justice delayed is justice denied. We must ensure our courts remain efficient and credible, so that the common man continues to believe in the rule of law,” he said.
The ceremony marked another step in the governor’s ongoing reforms to bolster judicial independence and efficiency within the state.
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