The Chief Judge of Taraba State, Justice Joel Agya, has officially assigned judges to preside over the District Courts, also known as the Small Claims Court, across the state.  

In a statement issued on Friday, Justice Agya, exercising his authority under Section 3 of the District Court Cap. 44 Laws of Taraba State 1997, directed that designated District Judges oversee the operations of the court.  

The Small Claims Court is established to enhance access to civil justice, particularly for low-income individuals.  

According to the Chief Judge, the Jalingo District Court will be headed by District Justices Barkindo Idris Chiroma and Naomi Amfani Bandawa. Justice Japhet Nafinji has been assigned to the Wukari District Court, while Christopher Stephen will oversee the Gembu District Court. Nyankum Obadiah will preside over the Takum District Court, Danlami Filibus will take charge of the Karim-Lamido District Court, and Musa Usman has been appointed for the Bali District Court.