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In a pivotal move to fill the void left by retiring Justices Amina Augie and Mohammed Datijo, the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) has unveiled a list of 22 Justices of the Court of Appeal nominated for elevation to the Supreme Court. The National Judicial Council (NJC) now holds the key to this transformative decision.

The distribution of nominees is regionally balanced, with the North-Central boasting six, South-East and South-West with six combined, South-South with two, North-East with two, and North-West with two. This strategic allocation aims to ensure a diverse representation on the highest judicial bench.

As the Supreme Court grapples with a reduced bench following recent retirements, these nominations emerge as a critical step in maintaining the court's functionality and preserving the integrity of the judiciary. The list includes both priority nominations and reserves, emphasizing a meticulous approach to the elevation process.

List of Nominated Justices:

South-East:

  1. Hon Justice Nwaoma Uwa (Abia State) - Priority1A. Hon Justice Onyekachi Otisi (Abia State) - Reserve
  2. Hon Justice Obande Ogbuinya (Ebonyi State) - Priority2A. Hon Justice Theresa Orji-Abadua (Imo State) - Reserve
  3. Hon Justice Anthony Ogakwu (Enugu State) - Priority3A. Hon Justice Chioma Nwosu-lheme (Imo State) - Reserve
South-South:

  1. Hon Justice Moore Adumein (Bayelsa State) - Priority1A. Hon Justice Biobele Georgewill (Rivers State) - Reserve
South-West:

  1. Hon Justice Adewale Abiru (Lagos State) - Priority1A. Hon Justice Olubunmi Oyewole (Osun State) - Reserve
  2. North-Central:
    1. Hon Jummai Sankey (Plateau State) - Priority1A. Hon Justice Muhammad Ibrahim Sirajo (Plateau) - Reserve
    2. Hon Justice Stephen Adah (Kogi State) - Priority2A. Hon Justice Ridman Maiwada Abdullahi (Nassarawa State) - Reserve
    3. Hon Justice Baba Idris (Niger State) - Priority3A. Hon Justice Joseph Ikyegh (Benue State) - Reserve
      North-East:
    4. Hon Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani (Bauchi State) - Priority1A. Hon Justice Abubakar Talba (Adamawa State) - Reserve
      North-West:
    5. Hon Justice Muhammad Lawal Shuaibu (Jigawa State) - Priority1A. Hon Justice Bello Aliyu (Zamfara State) - Reserve
    6. Hon Justice Abubakar Sadiq Umar (Kebbi State) - Priority2A. Hon Justice Abdullahi Mahmud Bayero (Kano State) - Reserve
    This landmark development ushers in a new chapter for the Supreme Court, promising a judiciary strengthened by a diverse array of legal minds. The fate of these nominations now rests in the hands of the NJC, with expectations running high for a seamless transition and the continued pursuit of justice.


    Source: Channels