JUST IN: Nigerian Federal High Court Approves Nationwide Posting of 94 New Justices (List)

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has given his nod to the deployment of 94 Federal High Court Justices across the nation. This decision comes in the wake of the recent appointment of 23 new judges to the court.

The official notice, obtained on Tuesday, outlines the imperative for the redeployment, stating, “Sequel To The Appointment Of 23 (Twenty-Three) New Judges And Other Imperatives, Postings Are Necessitated As Follows.”

Some notable appointments highlighted in the document include:

Abuja:

• Hon. Justice J.T Tsoho (Chief Judge)
• Hon. Justice G. Kolotu
• Hon. Justice B.F.M. Nyako
• Hon. Justice R.N. Ofili-Ajumogobia
• Hon. Justice A.R Mohammed
• Hon. Justice Ieekwo
• Hon. Justice D. Uokorowo
• Hon. Justice Joyce Obehi Abdulmalik
• Hon. Justice James Kolawale Omotosho
• Hon. Justice Emeka Nwite
• Hon. Justice Obiora Atuegwu Egwuatu
• Hon. Justice Mobolaji Olubukola Olajuwon
• Hon. Justice Nkeonye Evelyn Mана

Umuahia – Abia:

• Hon. Justice Sunday Onu
• Hon. Justice Musa Κακακι

Yenagoa – Bayelsa:

• Hon. Justice Isa Hamma Adama Dashen
• Hon. Justice Salim Olasupo Ibrahim

… and many more across different jurisdictions.

All judges affected by this significant posting are expected to report to their new duty stations before January 8, 2024. The notice also emphasizes a strict adherence to policies and instructions regarding the movement of property from one judicial division to another for judges with prior service.