Sulaiman Marshall
On its giants stride to reinforce the administration of justice, the Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has employed 70 fresh graduate lawyers — the first such recruitment drive in the state’s history.
The initiative aims to bolster the capacity of the judiciary and ensure it operates independently in line with the principles of democracy and the rule of law.
Announcing the development during a management meeting of the Ministry the State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi, said the move reflects the administration’s commitment to enhancing judicial efficiency and upholding constitutional mandates.
The meeting, attended by the Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Mustapha Nura Muhammad, along with Directors and Deputy Directors from various departments, also reviewed the ministry’s achievements over the past two years.
Barrister Dederi highlighted that the government has embarked on the rehabilitation of Magistrate and Shari’a Courts across the state, creating a more conducive environment for the fair and timely administration of justice.
He further disclosed that the Ministry has established a public legal awareness committee headed by Dr. Abdullahi Ibrahim saddled with responsibility of educating citizens about the laws, their application, and the rights and responsibilities of every resident.
The Commissioner stated that the administration remains committed to ensuring that justice is not only done but is seen to be done, saying that “strengthening our human resources and improving court infrastructure are vital steps towards achieving this goal.”The reforms are expected to improve access to justice, reduce case backlogs, and foster greater public trust in the judicial system.
