HON. KADI MUHAMMAD INUWA GOMBE
An academic, luminary, erudite scholar and industrious gentleman, Hon. Kadi Muhammad Inuwa Gombe was born on 10th March, 1964 in Gombe. He attended St. Paul’s Primary School, Jenta, Jos (1972-1978), Government Secondary School, Dass, Bauchi State (1978-1983), Bauchi College of Arts and Science [BACAS] (1983-1985), and University of Jos (1985-1988) where he obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Hons. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in July, 1992. Driven by thirst for further knowledge, he obtained a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Islamic Studies from Gombe State University (2011), and University of Jos (2016), respectively. Being a versatile dispute/conflict resolution expert, he is a strong and articulate memorizer of the Glorious Qur’an and has gained Qur’anic Studies and knowledge of general Islamic Jurisprudence under the tutelage of distinguished and reputable Islamic Scholars across Nigeria.
His Lordship has worked in various capacities including Assistant Lecturer in Law at the College for Legal & Islamic Studies, Misau, Deputy Manager (Legal) Inland Bank Nigeria PLC and was in active private Legal Practice between 1992-2001. He was Principal Partner/Head of Al-Mizan Chambers, Jos when he was appointed a Deputy Chief Registrar, Gombe State Sharia Court of Appeal in 2001. He thereafter became Chief Registrar of the Court in 2014, a position he held until he was elevated and sworn-in as Hon. Kadi of Gombe State Sharia Court of Appeal in May, 2018.
In addition to several posts of responsibilities held as well as notable community development activities and affiliations, His Lordship has attended various local and global seminars/workshops/conferences and high-level professional and allied engagements, delivered papers and made contributions. Some of his writings include:
- A Study of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Light of the Shari’ah.
- Marriage and Divorce under Islamic Personal Law.
- Dissolution of Islamic Marriages by Judicial Process: An Appraisal of its Practice and Application in Gombe State.
- Criminal and Civil Procedures in Sharia Courts.
- The Role of Sharia/Area Courts Judges in Determining Issues Relating to Islamic Financial Transactions.
- Void and Voidable Nikah (Marriage): Islamic Law Perspective.
Being an inspiration to many, His Lordship has received recognitions and commendations from prestigious institutions. He speaks fluent English, Arabic, Fulfulde and Hausa. He is married and blessed with children.