The exercise with the theme: “Developing Skilled Prosecutors for Effective Criminal Justice Delivery,” is being organised to strengthen the capacity of state prosecutors.
Mr Abdulkarim Kabir-Maude (SAN), Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, said this at the inauguration of the exercise on Tuesday in Kano.
Kabir-Maude was represented by Aminu Husseini, Special Adviser to Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf on Constitutional Matters.
He said state counsels played a critical role in safeguarding the rule of law, defending public interest and ensuring that government actions remained anchored on fairness and legality.
According to Kabir-Maude, capacity development is imperative for effective service delivery in the justice sector.
He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to strengthen the justice system through continuous professional development of law officers.
The commissioner said welfare and professional growth of justice sector workers remained a priority of Kabir-Yusuf’s administration.
He urged participants to take the training seriously, noting that justice was a public trust, and competence of prosecutors directly strengthened public confidence in governance.
The chairman of the association, Mr Abdullahi Aminu-Shams, underscored the need for continuous training and improved welfare for law officers to enhance criminal justice delivery in the state.
Aminu-Shams described the maiden workshop as a landmark initiative organised by the association in the state.
He said the exercise aims to complement the government’s efforts toward strengthening institutional capacity in the justice sector.
The chairman lauded Kabir-Yusuf for the recruitment of 70 state counsels, describing it as the largest single employment of law officers in the state.
He appealed for greater government support through provision of improved office accommodation, enhanced welfare packages and better working conditions for law officers.
“Participants will receive training in practical aspects of criminal litigation, including drafting charges, handling objections, plea bargain, restorative justice, and prosecution in Magistrate and Shari’a Courts,” he said
Aminu-Shams urged participants to take advantage of the workshop, stressing that continuous training was essential in improving prosecutorial standards and strengthening public confidence in the justice system.
Also, Salisu Muhammad-Tahir, Solicitor-General of the state, described the training as a golden opportunity for participants to improve their professional competence.
He said prosecution required diligence, dedication and continuous legal education.
“Prosecution is serious business, and continuous learning is essential for effective service delivery,” he said.
While commending the initiative, Muhammad-Tahir pledged support of the ministry for similar exercises. (NAN)