Nigeria’s National Judicial Council Calls for Appointment of 36 New Judges
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has put forward the names of 36 candidates for judicial appointments across various Nigerian states. The NJC’s recommendation was made during its 107th meeting, held on November 13 and 14, 2024, under the leadership of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
The recommended judges are expected to be formally sworn in by the Governors of their respective states.
List of NJC-Recommended Judges by State:
High Court of Oyo State (8 Judges)
- Opayinka, Adeniyi Gabriel
- Oyediran, Oloyede Semiu
- Oladejo, Olusoji Moses
- Ademola-Salami, Oluwaseun Toluwanimi
- Adesina, Jimoh Adam
- Adekunle, Yemi Saubana
- Adepoju, Olutola Jolade Adenike
- Muraina, Olayemi Rasaq
High Court of Kebbi State (4 Judges)
- Muhammad, Kwaido Hassan
- Ibrahim, Umar Halima
- Jagwadeji, Suru Lauratu
- Muhammad, Nuruddeen
High Court of Sokoto State (7 Judges)
- Haruna, Dogondaji Mariya
- Sahabi, Jaredi Hadiza
- Ahmad, Sha’aibu
- Hassan, Fatima
- Mohammed, Sa’idu Fatima
- Muhammad, Nura Bello
- Moyi, Abubakar
High Court of Akwa Ibom State (6 Judges)
- Ekanem, James Bassey
- Umohandi, Mfon Winifred
- Essien, Bassey Iwakaowo
- Morrison, Henry Comfort
- Ntekim, Edet Ekpo
- Eddie, Julius Sharon
Sharia Court of Appeal, Sokoto State (7 Kadis)
- Muhammad, Abdulazeez Yar’Abba
- Lawal, Isa Abubakar
- Bello, Sokoto Ibrahim
- Imam, Abubakar Bello
- Muhammad, Abibu Lawal
- Ibrahim, Bodinga Umar
- Kabiru, Marnona Umar
Sharia Court of Appeal, Kebbi State (2 Kadis)
- Aliyu, Kabir, SAN
- Bello, Muhammad Atiku
Customary Court of Appeal, Oyo State (2 Judges)
- Oyediran, Safiya Amope
- Ojekunle, Ojeyemi Ademola
The NJC’s recommendations follow a careful selection process aimed at strengthening the judiciary across the country. Each nominee has been vetted to ensure they meet the standards required for judicial service.
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