Kaduna NBA commends Uba Sani for strengthening judiciary

The Kaduna Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has commended Governor Uba Sani for strengthening the judiciary and improving the administration of justice in the state.

The association, in a statement issued by its Chairman, Baba Lawal Aliyu, expressed appreciation for what it described as the “massive renovation and rehabilitation of the High Court complex.”

According to the NBA, the interventions would enhance the working environment, mobility and overall performance of judicial officers in the state.

Lawal Aliyu also commended the governor for providing 40 official vehicles to judges of the High Court, Sharia Court of Appeal and Customary Court of Appeal.

“The Branch also welcomes the restoration of the payment of robe allowance to Magistrates, including the payment in 2025 of the outstanding 2024 robe allowance,” the statement said.

The association said the initiatives demonstrated the government’s recognition of the judiciary as a critical institution for sustaining the rule of law and ensuring effective justice delivery.

However, the Kaduna NBA urged Governor Sani to extend similar support to lower courts by providing official vehicles and improving their facilities and working conditions.

“Magistrates and other judicial officers at the lower courts are at the frontline of justice delivery and require adequate logistical and infrastructural support to perform their duties effectively,” the NBA said.

The association stressed that continued investment across all levels of the judiciary would enhance access to justice, reduce delays and strengthen public confidence in the justice system.