Governor Dauda Lawal on Monday restated his administration’s commitment to supporting the judicial arm of government.

Mr Lawal stated this in Gusau while declaring the opening of Zamfara’s annual training and capacity building for magistrates and staffers of the Zamfara High Court.

Mr Lawal said, “My administration remains fully committed to supporting the judiciary in all its endeavours. We will continue to prioritise initiatives that enhance justice delivery and safeguard the independence of this noble arm of government.”

The governor described the workshop as a vital step in the judiciary’s commitment to strengthen its staff members’ competencies and capacities.

“This training will provide a platform for judicial officers, magistrates, registrars, and other stakeholders in the administration of the justice sector to critically evaluate the performance of the judiciary.

“The importance of this workshop cannot be overemphasised as it will address the challenges in the judiciary, bridging gaps and setting new goals. It will also improve the skills and enrich the knowledge of the participants so that they can be better prepared to serve better and meet public expectations,” he added.

Mr Lawal acknowledged the judiciary staffers’ unwavering commitment to discharge their responsibilities.

He said, “The consistent commitment of the state judiciary to the dispensation of justice inspires confidence and increases trust in it as a critical institution in a constitutional democracy.

“The judiciary must play a pivotal role in tackling challenges hindering the swift dispensation of justice, particularly in cases related to crimes and criminality.”

The governor stated, ”The stakeholders in the administration of the justice sector should contribute meaningfully to the discourse on strengthening our justice system.

“We should collectively strive for a judiciary that upholds the highest standards of professionalism, justice, equality and equity.

“I call on all the participants to engage fully, learn from the sessions, reaffirm their commitment to justice and the progress of Zamfara.”

(NAN)