The Niger State Judicial Service Commission, NJSC, has announced the appointment of 100 new judicial staff, including 10 magistrates, to strengthen the state’s judiciary workforce, following approval by Governor Mohammed Umar Bago.

Making the disclosure in Minna, Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Information of the NJSC, Hon. Adamu Usman, said the recruitment process was transparent and covered various roles.

The appointments also comprised 10 Sharia Court judges, 30 legal research assistants, 20 programme analysts, 15 interpreters, and 15 executive officers.

He added that four staff members from the High Court and the Sharia Court of Appeal had been directed to vacate their positions after failing their promotion examinations three times, in line with NJSC regulations.

“Four staff members, comprising of 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,” Usman revealed.

In another development, Usman disclosed that the NJSC has set up a committee to investigate allegations of misconduct against Mohammed Shaba, who allegedly circulated a disparaging video about the Chief Judge and the judiciary.

According to him, a four-member sub-committee will conduct inquiries and ensure a fair hearing for the staff member in question.

Additionally, the chairman of the Sub-Committee on Information stated that the NJSC has approved retirement notifications for 10 staff members and issued death certificates for two deceased staff members from the High Court and the Sharia Court of Appeal.

Niger JSC appoints 100 new judicial staff, including 10 magistrates