Thursday, September 25, 2025 - The Niger State Judicial Service Commission, NJSC, has announced the appointment of 100 new judicial staff, including 10 magistrates, to strengthen the state’s judiciary workforce, following approval by Governor Mohammed Umar Bago.
Making the disclosure in Minna, Chairman of the
Sub-Committee on Information of the NJSC, Hon. Adamu Usman, said the
recruitment process was transparent and covered various roles.
The appointments also comprised 10 Sharia Court judges, 30
legal research assistants, 20 programme analysts, 15 interpreters, and 15
executive officers.
He added that four staff members from the High Court and the
Sharia Court of Appeal had been directed to vacate their positions after
failing their promotion examinations three times, in line with NJSC
regulations.
“Four staff members, comprising of three from the High Court
and one from the Sharia Court of Appeal have been instructed to disengage from
their positions after failing their promotion examinations for three
consecutive attempts.
“This decision is in line with Order 8 Rule (4)(f) of the
NJSC regulations established in 2025,” Usman revealed.
In another development, Usman disclosed that the NJSC has
set up a committee to investigate allegations of misconduct against Mohammed
Shaba, who allegedly circulated a disparaging video about the Chief Judge and
the judiciary.
According to him, a four-member sub-committee will conduct
inquiries and ensure a fair hearing for the staff member in question.
Additionally, the chairman of the Sub-Committee on
Information stated that the NJSC has approved retirement notifications for 10
staff members and issued death certificates for two deceased staff members from
the High Court and the Sharia Court of Appeal.
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