The National Judicial Council (NJC) has forwarded the names of 14 lawyers to President Bola Tinubu for appointment as Judges of the Federal High Court.
The recommendation followed the Council’s 110th meeting held in January and chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. At the meeting, the NJC approved the list of candidates who emerged successful in the selection process for elevation to the Federal High Court bench.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the NJC’s Deputy Director of Information, Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe, explained that the announcement was delayed because security reports on the candidates were not available at the time the Council concluded its deliberations.
According to her, the nominees include the current Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court, Suleiman Amida Hassan. Other recommended candidates are Muhammad Barau Saidu, Igboko Chinelo Conchita, Onuegbu Chioma Angela, Galumje Edingah, Ibrahim Vera Eneabo, Abubakar Musa Usman, and Salihu Aisha Yunusa.
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