NJC UNVEILS THE 11 JUSTICES RECOMMENDED FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE BENCH OF THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA 07-12-23
By Sadiq Aminu The National Judicial Council, NJC, has unveiled the 11 Justices of the Court of Appeal recommended for appointment to the Bench of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
A statement by NJC’s Director of Information, Mr Soji Oye indicated that the recommendation was made in Abuja after a crucial meeting.
Those who made the list are Justices Jummai Hannatu Sankey, Chidiebere Nwaoma Uwa,
Chioma Egondu Nwosu-Iheme, Haruna Simon Tsammani, Moore Aseimo A. Adumein and
Obande Festus Ogbuinya.
The rest are Justices Stephen Jonah Adah, Habeeb Adewale Olumuyiwa Abiru, Jamilu Yammama Tukur, Abubakar Sadiq Umar and Mohammed Baba Idris.
Also recommended for appointment is one Justice for Court of Appeal, six Heads of Courts and 26 other Judicial Officers
The statement says that all recommended candidates to the Supreme Court Bench will be sworn-in after the approval of their recommendation by President Bola Tinubu and the subsequent confirmation of their appointment by the Senate.