Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has sworn in Justice Dije Audu Aboki as the first female Chief Judge of the state.
The ceremony took place at Africa House, Government House, today, where Governor Yusuf urged the judiciary to rally behind his administration’s efforts to demolish illegal structures and recover public assets allegedly acquired through unlawful means by the previous administration.
According to Yusuf, the relationship between the judiciary, legislature, and executive is not competitive, but complementary, promising to maintaining cordial relations among the branches.
The governor praised Justice Aboki’s dedication to the legal profession, noting, she has paid her dues in the temple of justice and through experience, talent, and patriotism while appealing for speedy and fair justice delivery.
In her response, Chief Judge Justice Aboki, pledged to uphold integrity, honesty, and justice in her role, stating that restoring the lost glory of the judiciary in Kano state and strengthening the rule of law will be her priority.
