15th July, 2023
PRESS RELEASE
MURIC CONGRATULATES JIGAWA ATTORNEY GENERAL ON HIS RE-APPOINTMENT
The Kano State chapter of the human rights advocacy group, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has sent a congratulatory message to Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, on his reappointment as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Jigawa State.
Dr Aliyu was among the 16 Commissioners sworn in by the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi, on Wednesday, 12th July, 2023.
In a statement released on Friday, 14th July, 2023, the Chairman, Kano State chapter of the rights advocacy group, Malam Hassan Sani Indabawa, said:
“The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) rejoices with family, friends and associates of Musa Adamu Aliyu, PhD, on his reappointment as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Jigawa State.
“This, in fact, is a recognition of excellence, professionalism, dedication, hard work and selfless service exhibited by Dr Aliyu during the tenure of the immediate past administration of Jigawa State.
“As a consummate professional in the legal profession, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu had initiated several revolutionary reforms of Jigawa State justice system, jurisprudence and advocacy.
“We observed with awe and admiration how the young and energetic Musa overhauled the Jigawa State judicial system by instilling professionalism, hard work and meritocracy.
“In his remarkable display of hard work and competence, Dr Musa had brought about far reaching changes by discouraging redundancy and promoting excellence and prudence in the justice sector service delivery.
“He, similarly, modernized the system by digitalizing resource materials and introducing Information Technology (IT) tools for efficient and effective service delivery. This was unprecedented.
“Your being reappointed”, MURIC observed, “is a testimony of the role you played in advancing positive changes in the development of Nigerian law, jurisprudence and advocacy by your physical appearances in courts, a new innovation to the Jigawa State office of the Attorney General.
“We, therefore, urge you to remain focused, undaunted, resolute and exemplary in your matchless passion to reform the Jigawa State Justice system.
“Your vision to inculcate professionalism, honesty and hard work is one of the Nigerian positive vibes that all hope is not lost with young professionals like you bringing about the desired change.
“We, sincerely, pray for your success while congratulating His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi, on being circumspect, in his choice in you, signifying the desire for continuity.”
Hassan Sani Indabawa
Chairman,
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC),
Kano State Chapter
Saturday, 15th July, 2023
