BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto-
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Nigeria (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar 111 has said that Nigeria is neither an Islamic State nor a Christian State, hence the need for all to understand our pluralism and respect one another.
The Sultan who noted that the country is not also a Judaism religion, further called on all Nigerians to hold unto their religion very well as they will be held accountable at the end of the day during judgement by Almighty God.
While admonsihing Nigerians to allow everybody practice his religion as guaranteed by the Constitution anywhere in Nigeria Sultan appealed that Issue of hijab should not be an issue anywhere.
Speaking during the official commissioning of Sokoto State Remodelled High Court Complex, Sultan noted that justice is the foundation of any society, hence the need for judiciary officials to be fair to all.
The Sultan further lamented that corruption is the most terrible challenge in Nigeria, together with its accomplices such as: banditry, armed robbery, rustling, kidnapping and other forms of crimes.
Speaking before commssioning the multi million naira remodelled High Court Complex in Sokoto, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN said the independence of the judiciary is boosted with sound welfare, hence the propensity to deliver more when people’s morals is improved upon.
Malami who noted that the judiciary forms great catalysts to modern day democracy, confirmed that Governor Amimu Waziri Tambuwal has indeed exhibited quality leadership in Sokoto State.
Earlier in his welcome address, The Sokoto State Chief Judge, Justice Muhammed Saidu Sifawa, said the renovation of the over 45 years old High Court Complex is second to none in Nigeria of today.
“Tambuwal has shown uncommon support and concern to the welfare of judicial workers. This is in addition to his approval of the payment of retirement benefits to all retired judicial workers from 1999 till date”. He said.
Chairperson of the Chief Judges of Nigeria, Justice Muhammad Tanko represeted by Justice Amina Adamu Augie said, she was shocked by the project
Justice Tanko said he is delighted to be in Sokoto to witness the commisioning of the edifice, adding that the separation of power is the most distinctive basis for a participatory democracy.
He further divulged that the Judiciary council would be awarding Tambuwal for excellent job.
“At every stage of your life, plant that seed of excellency because you never can tell were you will be tomorrow”.
While commending Governor Amimu Waziri Tambuwal for his commitment to welfare of judicial workers, Justice Tanko appealed to the Federal Government to consider upward review of the remuneration of Judges and Justices.
Attorney General and Sokoto State Commssioner of Justice, Suleiman Usman (SAN), said Justice is the corner stone of human existence hence very fundamental to stopping oppression and guarantee egalitarian society.
Tambuwal on his part, said truly the Court building was established in 1976 and since then, has not received any serious renovation or remodeling.
Those present in the event include: Justice Amina Adamu Augie, Chief Justices of Katsina, Kebbi, Zamfara, Jigawa and Bauchi States as well as the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar 111.
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