Kogis State Sharia Court – Kogis State Sharia Court

Guardians of Islamic
Justice in Kogi State

Committed to preserving the rights of all through a just, fair, and transparent Sharia legal system.

Brief History of the Kogi State Sharia Court of Appeal

The Sharia Court of Appeal of Kogi State was established in 1991, following the creation of Kogi State from the former Kwara and Benue States. It was created under the Kogi State Sharia Court of Appeal Law, Edict No. 7 of 1991, in line with Section 18 of the Sharia Court of Appeal Law (Cap 122) of Northern Nigeria and Section 275(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

As a superior court of record, the Kogi State Sharia Court of Appeal exercises both original and appellate jurisdiction in matters relating exclusively to Islamic personal law, including marriage, inheritance, child custody, and other transactions governed by Sharia principles. Appeals are primarily taken from Area and Upper Area Courts within the state.

Hon Justice Abdulkareem Aikoye Aruwa

Hon Grand Khadi,Sharia court of Appeal,Kogi state

Mission & Vision

Mission

To uphold and administer justice in accordance with Islamic law and practices across Kogi State, ensuring fairness, transparency, and accessibility for all. We are committed to providing an independent and efficient judicial process, resolving disputes promptly—through both adjudication and Alternative Dispute Resolution—thereby strengthening public trust and confidence in the Sharia justice system.

Vision

To be a highly effective and efficient Sharia appellate court within Kogi State’s justice system, delivering excellence in Islamic judicial practice and contributing to the promotion of peace, law, and order in line with the principles of Sharia.