Governor Abba Yusuf has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the administration of criminal justice in Kano.

The governor made the commitment in a statement while opening a three-day capacity-building workshop for prosecutors the on effective administration of criminal justice.

Kurawa, Hussein & Associates organised it with the Kano State Ministry of Justice.

The governor described the workshop as another significant step in resolving and committing to entrenching an effective criminal justice administration process in Kano.

The governor emphasised the vital role of prosecutors in upholding justice.

“You are not just case managers but guardians of fairness and protectors of public trust. Your work has a direct impact on how justice is delivered and how society functions,” he said.

He said the training was aimed at sharpening the skills of prosecutors, deepening their knowledge and equipping them with modern tools and ethical frameworks in line with global best practices.

Mr Yusuf commended the organisers for the initiative and reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving the justice system.

“When the system works, public confidence grows, crime is reduced, and society thrives. Our resolve to have a justice system that is fair, fast, and accessible to all is absolute,” Mr Yusuf said.

The commissioner for justice and attorney general of the state, Haruna Dederi, highlighted the importance of capacity building for prosecutors in ensuring efficiency and accountability in the justice sector.

In a goodwill message, the commissioner for lands and physical planning, AbdulJabbar Garko, drew the participants’ attention to the growing intersection between land administration and criminal justice.

Mr Garko cited the rise in land-related crimes such as forgery, fraudulent allocations and land grabbing, describing them as threats to public trust and state development.

“Justice is not the sole responsibility of one sector—it is a shared pillar upon which our society is built. As land-related crimes evolve in complexity, so too must our strategies for detection, investigation and prosecution,” he said. 

(NAN)