Governor Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu of Niger State has approved the appointment of former First Lady of Nigeria, Justice Fati Lami Abubakar as the acting Chief Judge of Niger State. Justice Fati Abubakar’s appointment follows the exit of the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Jibrin Ndatsu Ndajiwo who has proceeded on retirement having attained the mandatory retirement age of 65 years.
Governor Aliyu in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Danladi Ndayebo said Justice Fati’s appointment was in conformity with Section 271 (4) of the 1999 Constitution.
The statement reads: “Acting upon the powers conferred on me by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, which gives the powers to appoint a Chief Judge of a state, I Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu hereby appoint Justice Fati Lami Abubakar as acting Chief Judge with immediate effect”.
The statement said given Justice Fati’s impressive credentials as the most senior High Court Judge, a former Solicitor General of the state and a judicial officer of impeccable character, Governor Aliyu is confident that the newly appointed Acting Chief Judge will discharge the duties of her new office diligently without fear or favour.
Governor Aliyu wished her God’s guidance, more wisdom and the courage to handle the duties of her new office successfully. Justice Fati Abubakar has since been sworn-in.
