Kebbi Governor Asks Chief Judge To Decongest Prisons
On Saturday, Governor Nasir Idris urged the acting chief judge of Kebbi, Justice Umar Abubakar, to take steps in decongesting prisons in the state.
The call came as he swore in the state’s acting Grand Khadi, Sadiq Umar-Muktar, who assumed the position after the retirement of Tukur Sani-Argungu.
During the ceremony, the governor emphasized the need to address complaints about prison overcrowding in the state. He assigned Mr. Umar-Muktar the responsibility of upholding justice, equity, and fairness for all citizens, highlighting that his selection was based on his exemplary track record.
Governor Idris reassured judiciary workers that his administration was dedicated to ensuring their happiness. He emphasized his commitment to an open-door policy, welcoming advice, suggestions, and constructive criticism, which he believes will contribute to positive development in the state.
“Going by my background, I am a teacher; a unionist and a labour leader who grew from local government level to state chairman and to become president of the largest trade union in Africa,’’ he said.
The governor assured that he would transform the state capital from “a glorified local government headquarters to a full-fledged state capital’’.
