Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has described the judiciary as the last hope of the common man, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening the justice system through improved welfare for judicial officers and the speedy dispensation of justice.
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The governor made the declaration on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, during the ceremony marking the commencement of the 2026/2027 Legal Year, held at the Bauchi State High Court Complex, Yandoka Road, Bauchi.
Mohammed said his administration had made deliberate interventions to improve the fortunes of the state judiciary, stressing that an effective justice system remained essential to the protection of citizens’ rights and the administration of justice.
He called on judges and other members of the Bench to sustain their commitment to the timely delivery of justice, emphasising that justice delayed is justice denied.
The governor maintained that the judiciary must continue to discharge its responsibilities effectively to sustain public confidence in the justice system.
He also assured judicial officers that his administration would continue to prioritise their welfare, including judges serving in both higher and lower courts.
According to him, the state government remains committed to supporting the judiciary and addressing challenges affecting the effective administration of justice.
Earlier in her address, the Chief Judge of Bauchi State, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar, disclosed that the state judiciary generated over ₦66 million in revenue during the year under review.
She explained that the amount had been remitted to the state government, reflecting the judiciary’s financial activities during the period.
Justice Umar also acknowledged the cordial working relationship between the judiciary, other arms of government and relevant institutions in the state.
The Chief Judge commended Governor Mohammed for his support and interventions in the justice sector, particularly efforts aimed at promoting the speedy administration of justice and supporting sustainable growth and development.
She maintained that cooperation among relevant institutions remained important to the effective functioning of the justice system.
Also speaking, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Hassan El-Yaqub, SAN, commended the governor for his administration’s interventions in the justice sector.
El-Yaqub specifically highlighted the recent recruitment of 10 additional State Counsel to address manpower shortages in the Ministry of Justice.
He noted that the recruitment formed part of efforts to strengthen the ministry’s capacity and improve the administration of justice in Bauchi State.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Bauchi Branch, Barrister Rabiu Garba, called for further improvements in the welfare of judges and other judiciary personnel.
Garba maintained that adequate welfare provisions for judicial officers and court employees were necessary to enable them to discharge their responsibilities effectively.
His remarks reinforced the governor’s commitment to improved judicial welfare and the need to sustain reforms aimed at strengthening justice delivery in the state.
The ceremony brought together members of the Bench and Bar, government officials and other dignitaries, who reviewed the achievements, challenges and prospects of justice administration in Bauchi State.
The commencement of the 2026/2027 Legal Year provided an opportunity for stakeholders to assess the judiciary’s performance and reaffirm their commitment to addressing challenges affecting the administration of justice.
Governor Mohammed reiterated that his administration would continue supporting the judiciary, while urging judicial officers to remain dedicated to the timely dispensation of justice and the protection of citizens’ rights.
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