Bauchi gets 3 new High Courts, orders salary review for Court Judges
By Sule Aliyu Bauchi
The Bauchi state governor Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad has lauded the transformation of the judiciary under the leadership of the Chief Judge, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar, describing the strides as phenomenal and unprecedented.
The Governor stated this at the . 2026/2027, Legal Year ceremony held at the Bauchi High Court Complex.
Muhammad said when his administration came on board in 2019, the state had only eight High Courts, but today the number has increased to 17.
He noted that Magistrates courts have been expanded from two to cover the three senatorial zones, bringing justice closer to the common man, while more Area Courts, Family Courts and Mobile Courts have been established to address specific societal needs.
According to him, the judiciary has also embarked on massive infrastructural development, provided a conducive working environment for judges, magistrates, kadis and staff, and automated many of its processes.
"You have truly redefined justice delivery in Bauchi State, My Lord. I congratulate you,"
He equally reiterated his administration’s commitment to the speedy dispensation of justice and improved welfare for judicial officers.
Muhammad who described the judiciary as a partner in progress and attributed the peace and stability in the state to the cordial relationship between the Executive arm and the Judiciary.
Senator Bala Muhammad, directed relevant government officials and judiciary management to develop a sustainable salary and allowance packages for magistrates and Sharia Court judges.
He instructed the Head of Civil Service and Commissioners of Finance and that of Justice, alongside judiciary management, to urgently address the matter.
Emphasizing that the proposed package should align with approved judicial salary structures in other states, he stressed the need for a realistic and sustainable arrangement to improve the welfare of judicial officers, directing further that the provision of official vehicles for magistrates, renovation of houses and courts across the State and urged judges to dispense justice without fear or favour,
Speaking the state chief judge, Justice Rabiu Talatu Umar noted that the judiciary has enjoyed a cordial working relationship with other arms of government and relevant institutions.
She commended Governor Muhammad for his support and interventions aimed at promoting speedy administration of justice for sustainable growth and development.
The state Chief Judge, announced that the state judiciary generated over N66 million in revenue during the 2025/2026 legal year, and the money was remitted to the state government,
