National Judicial Council Recommends 36 High Court Judges for Appointment

National Judicial Council Recommends 36 High Court Judges for Appointment

In a significant move for the Nigerian judiciary, the National Judicial Council (NJC), chaired by Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, GCON, has recommended the appointment of 36 judges during its 107th meeting held on November 13 and 14, 2024.

The recommendations include eight judges for the High Court of Oyo State, among them Opayinka Adeniyi Gabriel
Oyediran Oloyede Semiu, Oladejo Olusoji Moses, Ademola-Salami Oluwaseun Toluwanimi, Adesina Jimoh Adam, Adekunle Yemi Saubana, Adepoju Olutola Jolade Adenike and Muraina Olayemi Rasaq.

In Kebbi State, four judges have been recommended, including Muhammad Kwaido Hassan, Ibrahim Umar Halima, Jagwadeji Suru Lauratu and Muhammad Nuruddeen

Seven judges were proposed for the High Court of Sokoto State, featuring candidates such Haruna Dogondaji Mariya, Sahabi Jaredi Hadiza, Ahmad Sha’aibu, Hassan Fatima, Mohammed Sa’idu Fatima, Muhammad Nura Bello and Moyi Abubakar.

Akwa Ibom State will see the addition of six judges, including Ekanem James Bassey, Umohandi Mfon Winifred, Essien Bassey Iwakaowo, Morrison Henry Comfort, Ntekim Edet Ekpo and Eddie Julius Sharon

Meanwhile, seven kadis are recommended for the Sharia Court of Appeal in Sokoto State, including Muhammad Abdulazeez Yar’Abba, Lawal Isa Abubakar, Bello Sokoto Ibrahim, Imam Abubakar Bello, Muhammad Abibu Lawal, Ibrahim Bodinga Umar and Kabiru Marnona Umar.

Two kadis have been proposed for the Sharia Court of Appeal in Kebbi State, with the likes of Aliyu Kabir SAN,
Bello Muhammad Atiku on the list.

For Oyo State’s Customary Court of Appeal, two judges are also recommended, namely Safiya Amope Oyediran and Ojeyemi Ademola Ojekunle.

The candidates recommended by the NJC are now expected to be sworn in by their respective state governors.

A statement by Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe, Esq. Deputy Director of Information said this latest move by the NJC highlights its ongoing commitment to maintaining a judicious and efficient legal system in Nigeria.

By PRNigeria