The swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed High Court judges and Khadis of Niger State took place at the state’s liaison office in Abuja, presided over by the governor.

The governor explained that he “took advantage of the presence of the Niger State Chief Judge, Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik, and other judiciary officials in Abuja for the ongoing Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee meeting to conduct the swearing-in ceremony.”

Congratulating the appointees on their elevation, he noted that the promotion reflects their dedication and hard work within the state.

He also reminded the judiciary officials of the seriousness of their responsibilities and urged them to uphold fairness and integrity in the discharge of their duties. The governor assured them of his administration’s continued support to enable their success in office.

Those sworn in as High Court judges include Abubakar Adamu, Ahmad Bala Ndajiwo, Gambo Sa’adatu Abubakar, and Wushishi Sulaiman Buhari. The new Khadis are Aboki Usman Abdulrahman, Mohammed Ya’aba, and Muhammad Nasir Ibrahim.

The ceremony was attended by the Chief Judge of Niger State, Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik; her Gombe State counterpart, Justice Halima Sadiya Muhammad; the Grand Khadi of Niger State, Mohammed Abubakar Kigera; other judiciary officials, family members, and well-wishers.