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Kaduna State Judicial Service Commission, JSC, has approved the appointment of two new chief registrars for the State High Court of Justice and Sharia Court of Appeal.
The new appointees are Mr Benjamin Hassan for the High Court of Justice and Mr Muhammad Ali as the Chief Registrar of the Sharia Court of Appeal.
The approval was announced in a statement by the Secretary of the Judicial Commission, Mr Murtala Halidu.
The statement said the commission, under the chairmanship of the Chief Judge, Justice Muhammad Aliyu, approved the appointments.
According to Halidu, the appointments were made after careful consideration of the track records, demonstrated competence and ability to perform the required duties.
Other appointments include the deputy chief registrar of the High Court of Justice, deputy chief registrar of the Sharia Court of Appeal, director of Administration and personnel of the Sharia Court of Appeal.
He said the commission also approved the promotion of 154 staff, change of cadre for 20 staff, two conversions and one advancement.
“Additionally, the commission has introduced written examination and interview for individuals aspiring to be appointed as judicial officers.
“The commission will also commence written promotion examination for staff on Grade Level 07 and above,” Halidu said.
He said the commission congratulated the recently appointed officials on their new roles.
The secretary added that the new appointees have been charged to apply their wealth of experiences in the legal practice to enhance efficiency and transparency in performing their duties.
