Bauchi State Commissioner for Religious, Community Relations, and Societal Reorientation, Engineer Mohammad Abdulkadir Binni, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to revamp the justice sector towards restoring the lost glory of the legal system in the State.
He made this known at the opening ceremony, of a two-day training workshop for Shari’a Court Judges and Hisbah personnel, held in Bauchi.
Engineer Muhammad Binni noted that, the administration of Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has prioritized justice sector reforms as part of broader efforts to strengthen governance and social harmony.
He added that, the training aligns with the state’s long-term vision of building the capacity of religious and judicial institutions to effectively serve the people.
According to him, the initiative the state’s desire to ensure that judges and Hisbah personnel not only interpret the law but also embody moral integrity and fairness.
The Commissioner therefore, called on participants to use the knowledge gained during the workshop to resolve community disputes in ways that foster unity, justice, and accountability, stressing that the judiciary is a pillar of trust that must not be compromised.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Bauchi State Shari’a Commission, Professor Hamisu Yau, reflectscommended Governor Bala for his consistent support and political will in strengthening the Shari’a legal framework across the state.
He said the objective of the workshop is to enhance the technical and ethical competence of the Shari’a Court Judges and Hisbah operatives.
Professor Yau further revealed that the Commission has outlined a series of follow-up initiatives to monitor how the training translates into improved service delivery at the grassroots level.
He also highlighted the growing demand for legal literacy among community leaders and called for similar training for traditional and community leaders to ensure seamless collaboration with the Shari’a courts.
Representative of the state Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Muhammed.M. Adamu urged participants to uphold the principles of Islamic jurisprudence with sincerity, cautioning them against any form of bias or corruption in the discharge of their duties.
Barrister Adamu also emphasized the role of the judiciary in shaping public perception of justice and governance.
He further pledged the continued support of the Ministry of Justice in providing legal backing and technical assistance to the Shari’a Commission and all affiliated institutions, noting that legal reform must be a collective responsibility.
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