In order to facilitate the proper functioning of the Judicial Arm of Government, the Gombe State Government has said that it is placing emphasis on having a harmonious working relationship with the Judiciary.
The assertion was made by the Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, swearing-in of the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Joseph Ahmed Awak at the Government House.
The Governor also said that his administration will continue to support the judiciary and legislature in discharging their statutory responsibilities effectively for the overall benefit of the people of of the State.
He added that since inception, the three arms of Government have been partnering in the development of Gombe State, stressing that the unity and harmony must be maintained going forward.
The Governor also restated his commitment to continue supporting the independence of the Judiciary in Gombe State for enhancement of service delivery and speedy administration of justice.
Inuwa Yahaya further assured the entire members of the Judiciary that he would continue to make available all necessary facilities and funding for the discharge of the statutory responsibilities of the Judicial Arm.
According to him, “The myriad of challenges facing our dear nation cannot be tamed without ensuring swift, sure, and fair administration of justice. It therefore goes without saying that we require an incorruptible judiciary where justice shall be dispensed to all manner of people in the State without discrimination, fear or favour.”
He then congratulated the new judiciary helmsman for being found worthy to superintend over the important arm of Government.
“First and foremost, our gratitude goes to Allah (SWT) for giving us the opportunity to witness this important occasion for the swearing-in of the substantive Chief Judge of Gombe State. It is indeed a joyful and historic moment seeing you cheerfully taking the Oath of Office. Constitutionally, you are now head of the Judiciary arm of Government in the State,” he stated.
The Governor further said that, “Following the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission on the 16th of March 2022, as required by the Constitution, I approved the appointment of Justice Joseph A Awak as the substantive Head of the State High Court of Justice as ratified by the Honorable members of the Gombe State house of assembly.”
He described Justice Joseph Awak as a man well known for his sterling qualities befitting of a top-ranking judicial officer, whose appointment as the Chief Judge of the state is a culmination of many years of meritorious and selfless service to the Judicial Arm of Government not just in Gombe State but also the federation as a whole.
“I have no doubt in my mind that Justice Awak will discharge his duties in this new role with utmost commitment and integrity as he has always done for the benefit of our dear State,” he added.
He stressed that “The importance of having judicial officers with high levels of experience and moral rectitude at this moment of our history cannot be over emphasised. It is undeniable that unbridled corruption, violent crimes and numerous other forms of criminal behaviours have bedevilled our nation, making it extremely difficult, if not completely impossible, to meet our developmental aspirations and consolidate our constitutional democracy.”
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