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Jigawa Judicial Service Commission appoints 19 Sharia court judges

The Jigawa State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has approved the appointment of 19 new Shariah Court judges.

• November 16, 2024
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The Jigawa State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has approved the appointment of 19 new Shariah Court judges.

This is contained in a statement by the commission’s spokesperson, Abbas Wangara, in Dutse on Saturday.

Mr Wangara also quoted the commission’s secretary, Auwal Dan’azumi, as saying the JSC also promoted 157 staff.

The statement also announced the appointment of Nazir Habu as acting director of finance and supply of the High Court of Justice after the retirement of the former director, who attained 35 years in service.

(NAN) 

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