The Chief Judge of Gombe State, Justice Halima Mohammed, on Monday said the state judiciary raked in N50.4 million in the year under review.
Mohammed made this disclosure while declaring open 2024/2025 legal year at the Gombe State High Court.
According to her, the N50 million was realised from court fees, fines, adding that the state’s e-affidavit process was helpful.
She said, “The revenue performance is largely due to the introduction of e-affidavit. Total revenue generated in the year under review including court fees, fines, is about N50,430,404,10 million.
“Under the year under review 24 courts have been renovated within the limited funds providing a more suitable environment for the judicial proceedings this aligns with our mission to create an environment that portrays seriousness of justice and the respect it commands.”
While disclosing its resolve in staff capacity building, Mohammed said “Over 86 staff attended workshops in person and virtually to boost their efficiency. We wish to thank his excellency for the approval and sponsorship for such trainings through this investment in human capital we are building a more capable and knowledgeable workforce committed to the principles of justice. We have introduced in-house training for those who couldn’t attend the number requested by National Judicial Institute.”
While delivering government goodwill message Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, commended the judiciary for its achievements in the past year, particularly in the speedy resolution of cases at all levels.
Yahaya said, “Your commitment to justice has been instrumental in maintaining law and order in our dear state.”
The governor emphasised the need for judicial reforms to ensure the speedy administration of justice and decongestion of prisons. “A responsive and effective judiciary is essential to addressing the expectations of our people, ensuring fairness, and safeguarding the rule of law,” he noted.
To address challenges in the judiciary, Yahaya announced plans to appoint more judges and supporting staff to strengthen the judiciary and ensure accessible justice for all. He also highlighted efforts to improve the welfare of judicial staff through promotions, capacity-building programmes, and training initiatives.
Yahaya further emphasised the importance of modernising the judiciary through digital transformation, saying, “We have supported the judiciary in implementing innovative tools to enhance efficiency, streamline processes, and speed up the administration of justice.”
The governor also reiterated his administration’s commitment to enhancing physical infrastructure.
