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“Private studies necessitated by numerous requests from Kano state chapter of the Nigeria Bar

Association and the Kano state Government revealed that large number a large

number of appeal cases in the Kaduna division emanate from Kano and Jigawa

states; hence, the need to create a division of the Court of Appeal in Kano,” said the

President of Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Zainab Adamu Bulkachuwa on Monday, as she commissioned  the 19th Division of Court of Appeal in Kano, on Monday.

Falling in line with her testimony, Kano state Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, stated that, “many

litigants are desirous of challenging decisions of various state courts before

the Court of Appeal, but they find it difficult to take care of themselves and

their lawyers in faraway Kaduna state where the Court of Appeal is located.

“In other words, the poor do not utilize their right of appeal no matter how good the grounds of appeal are. I feel sad to see such kind of people that the system denies them access to justice, but the rich are enjoying the same right.”

 The duo, in their views, believe that the establishment of the Appeal Court in Kano, will bring succour to litigants from Kano and Jigawa states who hitherto have suffered frustration travelling faraway Kaduna state in search of Justice.

 Bulkachuwa, speaking before Kano state Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Jigawa state Governor, Abubakar Badaru, among other stakeholders, also revealed that the large chunk of cases pending in Kaduna Appeal Court were from Kano and Jigawa states, pointing out that establishment of Court of Appeal in Kano  will enhance access to justice and speedy disposal of cases, as well as the efficient administration of justice.

According to her, establishment of Court of Appeal in Kano will reduce the cost of litigation,  adding that, “today, we are again witnessing another commissioning of a new division

of Court of Appeal in Kano, Kano state. In the Nigerian judicial system, the

Court of Appeal is second in the hierarchy of the Court, and next to the

Supreme Court.

“As a result,

this is an important occasion, not only for the Court of Appeal, but also for

the entire Nigeria Judiciary.

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“The Court

of Appeal is primarily an Appellate Court, It hears appeal from the Federal

High Court, the High Court of a state, the High Court of the Federal Capital

territory, the National Industrial Court, the Shariah Court of Appeal of a

state (including Abuja), the Customary Court of Appeal for both Abuja and the states, the Code of

Conduct Tribunal, the Election Tribunals and other Tribunals as established by

the Acts of the National Assembly.”

She further stated  that, “in the judiciary, expansion through the

establishment of a new division is an aspect of the Judicial Reform Agenda,

which is to enhance access to justice and speedy disposal of cases, as well as the

efficient administration of justice.

“The above

principle is so fundamental to the extent that in times of severe austerity

when government and businesses are made to close down, the judiciary will still

be expanding, even at such times.

“It is as

a result of the foregoing reasons that the Court of Appeal seeking to increase

the number of divisions to reduce difficulties associated with long distance

travels to the Court as well as the cost of transportation, cost of litigation

and the delays due to congestion.

“Eight of

the existing divisions are always busy. The Kaduna Division which covers

Jigawa, Kano and Katsina states is one of these busy Divisions.

“Private studies

necessitated by numerous requests from Kano state chapter of the Nigeria Bar

Association and the Kano state Government revealed that large number a large

number of appeal cases in the Kaduna division emanate from Kano and Jigawa

states; hence, the need to create a division of the Court of Appeal in Kano.

“Secondly,

the distance between Kaduna and Jigawa has frustrated many Appeals from Jigawa

state.

“Your

Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano state and the people of Kano state

and Jigawa state, distinguished Ladies and gentlemen, we are here today in Kano

to commission the Kano division of the Court of Appeal and to maintain an

effective presence in this city.

“It is our

hope and prayer that after this commissioning, it will be possible for us to

continue to operate on a very peaceful and conducive atmosphere and to do our duties

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to all and sundry without fear or favour, and in accordance to our Oath of

Office.

“It is

also my prayer that those who come to us to seek justice will leave this temple

of justice fully satisfied in every case, not only that justice has been done,

but it will manifestly seen to have been done.”

Speaking during the occassion, Kano state Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, noted that, “we the

people of Kano state particularly thank the President of the Appeal Court. If

not because of approval as the President of the Court of Appeal, we will not

have been here today for the commissioning of the Court of Appeal, Kano.

“Kano,

today is the most popular state in Nigeria. It is common knowledge that places

where there are commercial activities, naturally, disputes among individuals are

high in number, hence, Kano has a large number of cases pending in various

courts in the state.

“Many

litigants are desirous of challenging decisions of various state courts before

the Court of Appeal, but they find it difficult to take care of themselves and

their lawyers in faraway Kaduna state where the Court of Appeal is located.

“In other

words, the poor do not utilize their right of appeal no matter how good the grounds

of appeal are. I feel sad to see such kind of people that the system denies

them access to justice, but the rich are enjoying the same right.

“The decision

to have the Court of Appeal in the city of Kano amounts to bringing justice to

the door steps of the common man; and even the rich.

“Increasing access to justice amounts to strengthening

the peace, stability and security in the state. It will certainly enhance commercial

activities. Boosting commercial activities provides employment opportunities,

increases revenue generation that brings about development.

“Therefore,

having this court within Kano means a lot to the people of Kano and the state

government.”

Ganduje added that himself and Governor Badaru have agreed to foot all the bills for the construction of the permanent site of the Kano Court of Appeal complex to be named after  Justice Zainab Adamu Bulkachuwa.

Among dignitaries

who graced the occasion include Jigawa state Governor, Abubakar Badaru, Judges

from various divisions of the Court of Appeal, judges from the Supreme Court,

among others.

247ureports.com reports

that Justice Abubakar Datti Yahya has been posted to serve as the

presiding Judge of the Kano Court of Appeal, while Justices Habib Adewale

Abiru and A.A. Wambai will also sit on Appeal in the new division, which will

serve Kano and Jigawa states.

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