The National Judicial Council (NJC) has put forth a recommendation for the appointment of 11 justices to the Supreme Court.
In an announcement by Soji Oye, the Director of Information for the apex court, the recommendation was made during the 104th meeting of the council held in Abuja on Wednesday.
Upon approval by Bola Tinubu and subsequent confirmation by the Senate, the recommended candidates will be sworn in. This move will bring the Supreme Court to its full complement of 21 justices, as mandated by the Constitution.
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The justices recommended for appointment to the Supreme Court are:
- Hon. Justice Jummai Hannatu Sankey, OFR
- Hon. Justice Chidiebere Nwaoma Uwa
- Hon. Justice Chioma Egondu Nwosu-Iheme
- Hon. Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani
- Hon. Justice Moore Aseimo A. Adumein
- Hon. Justice Obande Festus Ogbuinya
- Hon. Justice Stephen Jonah Adah
- Hon. Justice Habeeb Adewale O. Abiru
- Hon. Justice Jamilu Yammama Tukur
- Hon. Justice Abubakar Sadiq Umar
- Hon. Justice Mohammed Baba Idris
In its final meeting for the year, the NJC also recommended the appointment of Justice Mohammed Ramat to the Court of Appeal, along with six heads of courts and 26 other judicial officers.
The Heads of Court nominees will take office upon approval by their respective State Governors and subsequent confirmation by their respective State Houses of Assembly. #NJC