dispensing justice without fear or favour

The Federal Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala approved the appointment of Mr. Habu Yerima Saleh as the new Chief Registrar for Investments and Securities Tribunal. Mr. Habu Yerima Saleh is a law graduate of the University of Maiduguri and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1994. Prior to a degree in law, Mr. Saleh obtained a diploma certificate in law from the Institute of Administration of the Ahmadu Bello University. Mr. Saleh’s working experience commenced as an Assistant Registrar at the Upper Area Court Gashua from where he rose to the position of Higher Registrar, High Court of Justice, Maiduguri. Mr. Saleh was with the firm of Dalhat & Associates from 1996-2000. He returned to the public service as Magistrate Grade I and rose through the magisterial ranks to Chief Magistrate I before being transferred to the Yobe State Sharia Court of Appeal as Deputy Chief Registrar (Admin). The position he held until his appointment as the Chief Registrar of the Investments and Securities Tribunal. Mr. Saleh was appointed the Acting Chairman of the Tribunal in March, 2015 after the dissolution of the Board of the Tribunal. Mr. Saleh has been involved in responsibilities which include serving as the Chairman of the Magistrate Association of Nigeria (MAN) Yobe State Branch and National Vice President, MAN North-East Zone. He has attended many workshops in and outside Nigeria.