Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
KATSINA, Nigeria — Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has sworn in two new Kadis of the Upper Sharia Court, charging them to dispense justice with integrity, fairness, and the fear of Allah. The ceremony, held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Government House in Katsina, marked another milestone in the administration's efforts to strengthen the state's judiciary and enhance public confidence in the Sharia judicial system.
The newly appointed Kadis are Kadi Ibrahim Abdullahi Yakubu Dandume and Kadi Bala Salisu Daura. Both were recommended by the National Judicial Council (NJC) and subsequently approved by Governor Radda for appointment.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony, Governor Radda reminded the new judicial officers that the oath of office they had taken was a sacred trust before God and humanity. He noted that the oath clearly defined their responsibilities and that they were fully aware of the weight of the office they now occupy. "On occasions like this, I do not usually make a lengthy speech because whatever I am going to say has already been contained in the oath of office you have just taken. You know the responsibility you have accepted, and you know what you have sworn to uphold," the governor stated.
Radda emphasized that the fair and impartial dispensation of justice is essential to peace, harmony, and peaceful coexistence in any society. He urged the new Kadis to discharge their duties with absolute fairness, integrity, and the fear of Allah. "At a critical time like this, when the fair and impartial dispensation of justice is essential to peace, harmony and peaceful coexistence, you have a great responsibility to serve the people and the state with integrity, fairness and the fear of Allah," he added.
The governor commended the Katsina State Judiciary under the leadership of the Chief Judge for its continued dedication to justice delivery and assured judicial officers of his administration's unwavering support. He stressed that sustaining peace and security in Katsina State requires the collective commitment of every institution, particularly the judiciary, whose role in ensuring justice remains indispensable.
Kadi Ibrahim Abdullahi Yakubu Dandume began his judicial career in 1992 as a registrar in both the Magistrate and Sharia Courts before rising through the ranks to become Upper Sharia Court Judge I. He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree in Common and Islamic Law from Bayero University, Kano, alongside several professional certifications. He has also made scholarly contributions to Islamic jurisprudence through research on the administration of Sharia justice in Katsina State.
Kadi Bala Salisu Daura has served the Katsina State Judiciary for more than three decades, rising from Assistant Registrar to Upper Sharia Court Judge II. A graduate of Al-Nahda International University with a Bachelor of Laws degree in Sharia and Civil Law, he is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Law. He has participated in numerous judicial training programmes, including courses on judicial ethics, Islamic jurisprudence, and judicial administration.
Governor Radda described the appointments as another important milestone in strengthening the administration of justice and consolidating public confidence in the Sharia judicial system. He noted that the appointments would further enhance the capacity of the judiciary to deliver timely, fair, and impartial justice to the people of Katsina State.
"At this critical stage in the development of our State, all of us must rise to the occasion to ensure that peace, justice, and security continue to prevail across Katsina State. Every one of us has a role to play in building a safer, stronger, and more prosperous State," the governor said. He also prayed for Allah's guidance and protection for the new judicial officers as they assume their responsibilities.
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