Dutse, Dec.4, 2025
Jigawa state Governor Umar Namadi, has appealed to shari’a court judges to uphold social harmony, since justice is the fulcrum and pillar of societal harmony and cohesion.
The governor made the appeal on Thursday when he received the national leadership of the Sharia and Area Court Judges Association of Nigeria (SACJAN), led by the National President, Khadi Mohammed Mudassir Hassan at the government House in Dutse.
Namadi explained that no society can thrive without an impartial and functional justice system, in view of the critical role judges play in safeguarding societal stability.
He however, urged them to uphold the highest standards of fairness, integrity, and accountability in the discharge of their duties, stressing that the responsibility placed on Sharia Court judges is enormous.
“Justice is the central pillar upon which peace, stability, and societal progress depends on. So at a time when moral decline and self-interest are widespread, judges must serve as guardians of fairness, integrity and truth,” he said
Namadi added that the work of Sharia Courts in preventing wrongdoing, is critical in shaping community values and guiding young people and the wider society.
He thus emphasized that judgments delivered by the courts can either strengthen good conduct or contribute to societal decay.
Governor Namadi however, underlined Jigawa’s pride in the contributions of its judges and reminded them that every position of authority comes with accountability before God.
The delegation, led by Khadi Mohammed-Mudassir Hassan, commended the governor for his commitment to the welfare of judges and civil servants across Jigawa State.
Khadi Hassan praised the administration’s reforms within the judicial sector and requested that Jigawa State host SACJAN’s forthcoming annual conference.
He also announced Governor Namadi’s appointment as the Grand Patron of the association, based on his continuous support for the justice system.
Responding to SACJAN’s request, the governor announced that the state government will sponsor and host the association’s annual conference in Dutse.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening justice institutions.
Aisha Ahmed ✍ from Dutse
