Gombe Governor Presents 16 New Vehicles to High Court Judges, Khadis
…reiterates commitment to judicial autonomy
The Gombe State Government has strengthened the operational capacity of the state’s judiciary with the distribution of 16 brand-new vehicles to High Court judges and khadis of the Shari’a Court of Appeal.
The Government said that the gesture is aimed at enhancing efficiency, mobility and institutional autonomy of the judiciary.
Presenting the vehicles, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, represented by the Deputy Governor Dr. Mannasah Daniel Jatau, said it was also a demonstration of the government’s sincerity in providing essential tools for efficient service delivery by all arms of government.
He added that the intervention is in line with the administration’s steadfast resolve to building a balanced, well-equipped and fully independent justice system capable of delivering timely and effective services to citizens.
According to him, the administration has consistently tackled longstanding challenges across all sectors in line with its promises to the people, including ongoing efforts to clear inherited gratuity backlog and ensure prompt salary payments.
“ I urge the beneficiaries to use them strictly for official duties. It is now left to the beneficiaries to reflect this investment in improved performance,” he said.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Muhammad Gambo Magaji, revealed that the 16 brand new vehicles cost over N2 billion.
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Barr. Zubair Muhammad Umar, described the gesture as the fulfillment of a long-standing commitment to reposition the justice sector.
He pointed to the ongoing construction of the over 16 billion Naira ultra-modern High Court complex as further evidence of the administration’s commitment.
“From the quality and standard of the vehicles provided, it is clear that His Excellency has fulfilled his promise in a way that truly befits the statuses of our judicial officers,” he said.
The Attorney General recalled that, four years ago, the then newly appointed judges and khadis received official vehicles shortly after their swearing-in.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Gombe Branch, Barr. Alhassan, Muazu applauded the governor for the unprecedented gesture made to the judiciary, saying it reflects respect for the rule of law and a commitment to strengthening justice delivery across the state.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, the Chief Registrars of the High Court and the Shari’a Court of Appeal expressed profound appreciation to Governor Yahaya for his consistent support to the judiciary.
They noted that the provision of official vehicles will greatly improve mobility, productivity and overall justice delivery across the state.
“His Excellency has always intervened at the right time. Most of our requests have been honoured, and this long-awaited provision of vehicles will greatly enhance justice delivery across the state. We assure the government that these vehicles will be used judiciously,” they said.
