The Chief Judge of Borno State, Justice Kashim Zannah, has said to improve and reposition the criminal justice system in Borno all hands must be on deck for better justice delivery.
Justice Zannah made this known while declaring open a 3-Day workshop for validation of the two laws (Criminal Procedure Law and Penal Code Law) organized by Borno State Justice Sector Reform, JSR, in collaboration with British Council (BC) in Maiduguri.
The jury solicited full support and cooperation from stakeholders to review and revalidate the Borno State Criminal Procedure and Penal Code Laws (1994), in order to pave way from primitive to international best practices for speedy dispensation of justice.
“Let me thank all of you that have come here to help to improve the Justice in Borno State, particular to the partners who have committed energy, time and resources to partner with us.”
“So that this effort will be a success. The British Council and all brothers here who have really been working hard and committed to this course. Thank you very much for coming. May the Almighty God bless our efforts.” Jury Zannah said.
In his welcome address, the Chairman of JSR team, Borno state, Justice Haruna Mshelia, said the workshop, which has members from the Police, Correctional Service, Judiciary, Ministry of Justice, Civil Society Organizations, the Media among others is apt and timely.
He said in view of the role and dynamism of law in the society, a Committee was inaugurated for review of the two laws in the state.
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Kaka Shehu Lawan, represented by the acting Solicitor General, Barrister Abdullahi Hussaini, pledged for full support to ensure better justice system in the state.
In his goodwill message, the National Programme Manager of Managing Conflict in Nigeria, MCN, Professor Muhammed Tabiu, SAN, represented by Dr. Ukoha Ukinwo, said, “MCN which is a partner, aims to support Nigerians with conflict resolution, at both the state and community level, especially in Borno, with focuses on reducing violence, promoting stability and strengthening resilience, so that Nigerians feel more safe and secure in their communities”.
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