The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, is scheduled to administer the oath of office to 23 new Judges of the Federal High Court. This highly anticipated ceremony is slated for Wednesday, October 4, 2023, and will take place at the main courtroom of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Abuja, commencing at 11 am.
The announcement of this significant event was made by the Court’s Director of Press and Information, Dr. Festus Akande, creating a buzz of excitement and anticipation within the legal community and beyond. The swearing-in ceremony represents a critical juncture in the country’s judicial system as these newly appointed judges prepare to uphold justice, interpret laws, and ensure the rule of law prevails.
The 23 distinguished individuals chosen for this honor hail from various states across Nigeria, showcasing the nation’s rich diversity. Here is a glimpse of the new judges and their home states:
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1. Dipeolu Deinde Isaac – Ogun State
2. Ogundare Kehinde Olayiwola – Ekiti State
3. Agbaje Olufunmilola Adetutu – Lagos State
4. Musa Kakaki – Kaduna State
5. Abdullahi Muhammad Dan-Ige – Sokoto State
6. Sharon Tanko Ishaya – Kebbi State
7. Salim Olasupo Ibrahim – Ogun State
8. Yilwa Hauwa Joseph – Gombe State
9. Wigwe-Oreh Chituru Joy – Rivers State
10. Owoeye Alexander Oluseyi – Kogi State
11. Anyalewa Onoja-Alapa – Benue State
12. Amina Aliyu Mohammad – Katsina State
13. Abiodun Jordan Adeyemi – Kwara State
14. Hauwa Buhari – Federal Capital Territory
15. Aishatu Auta Ibrahim – Borno State
16. Hussaini Dadan-Garba – Bauchi State
17. Ibrahim Ahmad Kala – Gombe State
18. Mashkur Salisu – Zamfara State
19. Onah Chigozie Sergius – Enugu State
20. Egbe Raphael Joshua – Bayelsa State
21. Ariwoola Olukayode Jnr. – Oyo State
22. Ekerete Udofot Akpan – Akwa Ibom State
23. Ogazi Friday Nkemakonam – Ebonyi State
In addition to the swearing-in ceremony, a valedictory court session is planned for Tuesday, October 10, 2023. This session will pay tribute to the late Justice Chima Centus Nweze and will be held at the Main Courtroom of the Supreme Court at 10 am.
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