Niger Judiciary Expands Workforce, Disengages Four Staff Members for Promotion Exam Failures.
By Yahaya Zakka, Minna
The Niger State Judiciary has increased its workforce by employing 100 new judicial staff, including 10 magistrates, with approval from Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago.
The announcement was made by Rt. Honorable Adamu Usman, Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Information of the Niger State Judicial Service Commission (NJSC), during a press briefing in Minna.
Hon. Usman explained that the recruitment process was conducted transparently and without issues, covering various positions. This includes 10 Sharia court judges, 30 legal research assistants, 20 program analysts, 15 interpreters, and 15 executive officers.
However, he also reported that four staff members—three from the High Court and one from the Sharia Court of Appeal—have been instructed to disengage from their positions after failing their promotion examinations for three consecutive attempts.
This decision is in line with Order 8 Rule (4)(f) of the NJSC regulations established in 2025.
In a related matter, the NJSC has set up a committee to investigate allegations of serious misconduct against Mohammed Shaba.
He is accused of circulating a disparaging video on social media regarding the Chief Judge of Niger State and the judiciary as a whole.
This investigation was prompted by a report from the Chief Registrar of the Sharia Court of Appeal.
A four-member sub-committee has been formed to conduct inquiries and ensure that a fair hearing is provided for the involved judicial staff.
Additionally, Usman announced that the NJSC has approved retirement notifications for four staff members from the High Court and six from the Sharia Court of Appeal.
He also confirmed the issuance of death certificates for two deceased staff members from both courts.
