The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Bauchi state chapter, has commended Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State for signing a bill into law giving the legislature and judiciary financial autonomy.
This is contained in a statement signed by the state Chairman of NBA, Mr Jubrin Sa’id in Bauchi on Friday.
the NBA Chairman said the signing represents a watershed event in the annals of judicial service and the wider interest of justice in the state.
He commended the Executive, Legislative and Judicial arms of government along with other stakeholders for rising to the occasion by making sure the unique piece of legislation is in fruition, thereby setting the stage for the much-needed financial independence for the judicial arm of the government.
The NBA Chairman also called on judges at all levels and other personnel in the justice sector to regard the development as a call for higher service, selflessness and dedication to duty.
He added that society would be more interested in monitoring the performance of the judicial actors especially, from the lens of the kind of judgments they turn in as a mirror of their integrity, fear of God and promotion of the law.
“The point is therefore stressed that while financial independence and satisfaction are critical to a smooth, effective and justice dispensing system, the integrity, good reputation and fear of the Almighty God are by far more important.
“On our part, the bar will continue to work closely with other stakeholders in ensuring that there is a corresponding immediate implementation of the law so that, unlike some states, we will be seen to be walking the talk as far as the practical implementation of the law is concerned,” the NBA Chairman said.
(NAN)