Upholding judicial independence, transparency in appointments, and excellence in justice delivery across the Katsina State judiciary.
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Constitutional body under Section 197 of the 1999 Constitution, safeguarding judicial integrity, appointments, and discipline in Katsina State.
Membership comprises two legal practitioners with 10+ years experience, and two persons of unquestionable integrity as prescribed by the Constitution.
The Commission advises the National Judicial Council on suitable persons for nomination to judicial offices including Chief Judge of the State, Grand Kadi of Sharia Court of Appeal, President of Customary Court of Appeal, Judges of High Court, Sharia & Customary Courts. It recommends removal from office, and exercises disciplinary control over Chief Registrar & Deputy Chief Registrar of High Court, Chief Registrars of Sharia & Customary Courts of Appeal, Magistrates and Judges of Area Courts, and all other judicial service staff not specified in Constitution.
"The Governor with newly appointed High Court judges — strengthening judicial capacity for speedy dispensation of justice."
Distinguished jurists steering the Katsina State judiciary toward excellence.
Chief Judge of Katsina State & Chairman, KTNJSC
Born November 21, 1958, in Funtua, Katsina State. Called to the Nigerian Bar in 1982 and appointed Chief Judge in March 2018. A recipient of the National Productivity Merit Award (1998) and honorary LL.D in Islamic Jurisprudence from Al-Nahda International University, Niamey (2018). Over four decades of legal expertise ensuring judicial independence.
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Chief Judge
National Award
Secretary, Judicial Service Commission Katsina State
Chief administrative officer of the Commission. Oversees secretariat operations, supports judicial appointment processes, and ensures seamless implementation of Commission decisions. Brings extensive administrative experience and commitment to judicial service reform in Katsina State.
9th Grand Kadi, Sharia Court of Appeal Katsina State
The 9th Grand Khadi of Katsina state Shari'a court of Appeal has been sworn into office by Governor Aminu Bello Masari. He is Qadi Muhammad Kabir Abubakar. Also sworn into office is Yusuf Mu'azu Abubakar as a permanent secretary in the state civil service. Addressing the new appointees, Governor Aminu Bello Masari observed that the Justice delivery system being operated had been bedeviled with the problem of delays, inefficiency and prolonged adjournments. It was in response to the challenges, he said that the reforms in the Justice sector became imperative, adding that the present APC administration had taken many steps to strengthen the judiciary through the Justice sector reform project. Some of the steps, according to the Governor include the coming into force of the administration of criminal Justice law in katsina state, the establishment of community conflict resolution centres and the appointment of additional judicial officers to ensure speedy dispensation of Justice in the state.
Hon. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice
Barrister Fadila Muhammad Dikko was born on the 3rd of June 1985 and hails from Birchi, Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree and a Master's in Public Law from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Barrister Fadila is currently pursuing a Ph.D. programme in law from Bayero University, Kano. Barrister Fadila began her flowering law career in 2010 when she served as Legal Assistant to the Hon. Chief Judge of High Court 7 in Katsina State. She, further, served as Assistant Chief Registrar, In-charge of the Mediation Door, Katsina Multi-door Court House, Katsina. She rose to Magistrate grade 1, Senior Magistrate grade 2, before she finally became Chief Magistrate of Katsina State judiciary, a position she currently occupies. She obtained numerous certificates and published illustrious articles such as certificate in Special Investigation and Prosecution, National Judicial Institute Certificate on Refresher Course for Magistrates, and Workshop by Women Environmental Program on extreme violence among others. Barrister Fadila is happily married with children.
Hon. Ahmed Mukhtar Danbaba
Commission Member
Hon. Adamu Yakubu
Commission Member
Hon. Salihu Habibu Maska
Commission Member
Hon. Abdulkarim Imam Yunusa
Commission Member
The Commission's powers as derived from the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
Advise the National Judicial Council on suitable persons for nomination to judicial offices: Chief Judge of the State, Grand Kadi of Sharia Court of Appeal, President of Customary Court of Appeal, Judges of High Court, Sharia & Customary Courts.
Subject to constitutional provisions, recommend to the National Judicial Council the removal from office of judicial officers specified in the advisory function.
Appoint, dismiss and exercise disciplinary control over Chief Registrar & Deputy Chief Registrar of High Court, Chief Registrars of Sharia & Customary Courts of Appeal, Magistrates and Judges of Area Courts, and all other judicial service staff not specified in Constitution.
Superior court of record with unlimited jurisdiction
Appellate jurisdiction over Islamic personal law
Original jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters
Area courts for Islamic civil & criminal matters
Recent developments and milestones in the Katsina State Judiciary.
The 9th Grand Khadi of Katsina state Shari'a court of Appeal has been sworn into office by Governor Aminu Bello Masari. He is Qadi Muhammad Kabir Abubakar. Also sworn into office is Yusuf Mu'azu Abubakar as a permanent secretary in the state civil service. Addressing the new appointees, Governor Aminu Bello Masari observed that the Justice delivery system being operated had been bedeviled with the problem of delays, inefficiency and prolonged adjournments. It was in response to the challenges, he said that the reforms in the Justice sector became imperative, adding that the present APC administration had taken many steps to strengthen the judiciary through the Justice sector reform project. Some of the steps, according to the Governor include the coming into force of the administration of criminal Justice law in katsina state, the establishment of community conflict resolution centres and the appointment of additional judicial officers to ensure speedy dispensation of Justice in the state.
The Governor commended the state High court for responding to the challenges posed by Covid-19 pandemic through the setting up of virtual courts for remote hearing of cases. Alhaji Aminu Masari who noted that although virtual courts have constitutional limitations expressed confidence that appropriate constitutional amendments would be undertaken to allow for jurisprudence of high-tech court hearing to be developed. He assured the judiciary that the APC administration will support and facilitate the gradual digitization of the Justice sector institutions through the state Justice sector reform project. Turning to the current insecurity affecting the state, Governor Aminu Bello Masari assured that the state government is coming up with practical and more sustainable measures of addressing the lingering insecurity in the state. An executive Bill that provided for a 3 tier community security structures will soon be forwarded to the state house of assembly. District security councils will be established for each District and security peace Committee for every village and ward in the state.
Governor Masari announced that District security councils and security peace committees will perform community policing and neighborhood watch functions. He used the occasion to seek for the cooperation of the legislature and the judiciary to support the new approach in addressing the lingering insecurity in the state. He also appealed to communities to rise up to the challenges of security by being their brother's keepers. He expressed confidence that the newly sworn in Grand Khadi will join hands with other stakeholders to move the institution forward. He also congratulated the newly sworn in permanent secretary and hoped that he will justify the confidence reposed in him.
Governor Aminu Bello Masari congratulated the newly sworn in permanent secretary (Yusuf Mu'azu Abubakar) and hoped that he will justify the confidence reposed in him. The state government supports gradual digitization of Justice sector institutions, community conflict resolution centres, and additional judicial officers appointments to ensure speedy dispensation of justice. The administration of criminal Justice law in Katsina state continues to strengthen judicial efficiency. The Governor also assured that the APC administration will support and facilitate the gradual digitization of the Justice sector institutions through the state Justice sector reform project.
For inquiries regarding judicial appointments, disciplinary matters, or general information about the Katsina State Judiciary.
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