CJN Kekere-Ekun to swear in14 FHC’s judges tomorrow
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, will tomorrow swear in the 14 newly appointed judges of the Federal High Court (FHC). The 14 judges are: Suleiman, Amida
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, will tomorrow swear in the 14 newly appointed judges of the Federal High Court (FHC).
The 14 judges are: Suleiman, Amida Hassan (Chief Registrar, Federal High Court); Muhammad, Barau Saidu; Igboko, Chinelo Conchita; Onuegbu, Chioma Angela; Galumje, Edingah; Ibrahim, Vera Eneabo; Abubakar, Musa Usman; and Salihu, Aisha Yunusa.
Others are: Ikpeme, Joy Bassey; Shehu, Umaru Adamu; Mohammed, Ibrahim Buba; Eigege-Binjin, Nendelmum Judith; Usoro, Kuyik Uduak; and Nwoye, Osinachi Donatus.
Supreme Court’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Dr. Festus Akande, announced this in a statement yesterday in Abuja.
Akande said: “The ceremony, which is scheduled to take place in Courtroom Two of the Supreme Court, Abuja, will commence at 10 a.m. prompt.
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“Members of the public, particularly (members of) the Bench, the Bar, media organisations and other stakeholders, are cordially invited to witness this solemn occasion.
“Strict adherence to the dress code and security protocols is required for entry into the courtroom.
“The Supreme Court of Nigeria appreciates the continued support and cooperation of all stakeholders in the justice sector as we work together to strengthen the administration of justice in our nation.”
The National Judicial Council (NJC) had, on January 22, announced the recommendation of 14 lawyers to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court.
The NJC took the decision at its 110th meeting on January 13 and 14.
