Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, has sworn-in Abubakar Musa Kigera, as the new Grand Khadi of the state’s Sharia Court of Appeal.

Bello, who presided over the swearing-in of the Grand Khadi at the Government House, Minna, expressed confidence in the capability of Kigera to carry out his duties diligently.

He stated, “I know that you have been through turbulent storms in the performance of your duties and execution of justice in the state.

“I have no doubt in my mind that we have a capable Grand Khadi.

“Allah has made it possible for you today to become the Grand Khadi of the state, we will continue to pray for Allah’s guidance and protection for you,’ Bello said.

He then pledged his full support to ensure the Grand Khadi succeeds in his duties.

The Grand Khadi, Kigera, in his address, assured of his preparedness to build on what his predecessors had done.

He thanked the Governor, the acting Chief Judge, Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik, Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the state, Nasara Dan-Mallam and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for their support, adding that as the Grand Khadi of the state, he will discharge his duties justly, fairly and with equity.

Also, the Emir of Borgu, Alh. Muhammad Haliru Dantoro, in his remarks, urged Kigera to continue to do his best and keep up the good qualities in his profession that has earned him the position.