His Worship, Hon. Mairiga Abdullahi
Chairman, Magistrates Association of Nigeria, Nasarawa State Chapter
Senior Member, Judicial & Legal Standards Advisory Board, HURRAFORUM
Senior Member, Judicial & Legal Standards Advisory Board, HURRAFORUM
His Worship, Hon. Mairiga Abdullahi is a distinguished judicial officer, legal scholar, and frontline advocate for improved justice delivery in Nigeria. With a career spanning nearly two decades on the Bench, he has contributed immensely to legal education, professional development, and judicial standards—while also serving as a respected mentor to young lawyers across the country.
Educational Background
| Institution | Qualification | Date |
|---|---|---|
| L.G.E.A Primary School Akum | School Leaving Certificate | 1979–1985 |
| Government Science School Abaji, FCT | Senior Secondary School Certificate | 1985–1990 |
| School of Preliminary Studies (SPSK) | IJMB Examination | 1991–1993 |
| University of Jos, Faculty of Law | Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hons.) | 1995–2001 |
| Nigeria Law School, Lagos | Barrister at Law (B.L) | 2003 |
| University of Jos, Faculty of Law | Master of Laws (LL.M) | 2005–2008 |
| University of Jos, Faculty of Law | Doctor of Philosophy in Law (PhD) — in view | 2014–Date |
Working Experience
- NYSC, Ogun State Ministry of Justice, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta — 2004
- Private Legal Practitioner, Dokong & Co. Chambers — 2005
- Magistrate, Nasarawa State Judiciary — 2005
- External Examiner, Nigerian Law School — 2007–Date
- Facilitator, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Lafia Study Centre — 2008–Date
- Participant, National Judicial Institute Workshop for Magistrates, Abuja — 2009
- Chairman, Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN), Nasarawa State Chapter — 2022–Date
- Member, Nasarawa State Local Government Election Petition Tribunal — 2022–2024
- Pro bono Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Nasarawa State University, Keffi — 2017–Date
Public Service & Contributions
His Worship has devoted his career to strengthening judicial ethics, improving legal training, and ensuring fair access to justice, particularly for vulnerable citizens. His commitment to professional excellence has earned him respect within legal circles across Nigeria.