Barr. Hapsatu H. Abdullahi, Chairperson FIDA Adamawa State
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Adamawa State branch has extended its hearty congratulations to Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, on her confirmation as the substantive Chief Judge of the state.
The appointment of Hon. Justice Hapsat as the 1st female Chief Judge, by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, was confirmed on Tuesday, by the State House of Assembly as recommended by the Nigeria Judicial Council (NJC).
In a congratulatory message, the Chairperson of FIDA, Barr. Hapsatu H. Abdullahi, felicitated with the new CJ on behalf of all members of the FIDA, saying that the appointment and subsequent confirmation is well deserved.
She said that the Women Lawyers have followed the track records of the new CJ as a judge of enviable wisdom and deep knowledge of law, and that they are confident that she will deliver on her new assignment.
Barr. Hapsatu, who is also the "Wakiliyar Doka of Jimeta" said the new CJ who was the Chairman Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee prior to her appointment as the acting CJ, was among the pioneer 4 Judges designated for the trial of sexual and gender based violence cases.
She disclosed that the new CJ had continued to sustain the initiatives of the immediate past Chief Judge which include: application of non-custodial sentences, oversight visits to places of detention by magistrates to fast tract arraignment of suspects.
According to her, Hon. Justice Hapsat, had upheld the fundamental rights of suspects in line with the ACJL 2018, monitored designated juvenile courts, ensuring more access of justice to women and children by waiving payment of court charges in cases filed by FIDA and enhancing speedy dispensation of Justice among others.
"The confirmed Chief Judge has developed, issued and printed the practice direction on issuance and application of protection order under the Adamawa State Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law 2022, with the support from the European Union Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) programme". She explained.
Barr. Hapsatu Abdullahi, commended the Governor for compliance with the constitutional requirement and for acceding to the recommendation of the NJC for the appointment as well as the House of Assembly for the confirmation.
FIDA while thanking His Excellency, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for supporting the course of women and children in the state, craved the indulgence of the Governor to accelerate the appointment of the State Soordinator and Child Right Implementation Committee for effective implementation of the VAPP and Child Protection Laws.
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