The nomination of eleven judges to the Supreme Court has been recommended by the National Judicial Council (NJC).
Soji Oye, the supreme court’s director of information, announced that the suggestion was made at the council’s 104th meeting, which took place in Abuja on Wednesday.
The suggested candidates will take the oath of office if Bola Tinubu approves them and the Senate confirms them. With this action, the Supreme Court will have all 21 justices, as required by the Constitution.
The following justices are suggested for nomination to the Supreme Court:
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
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Along with six heads of courts and twenty-six other judicial officers, Justice Mohammed Ramat was also recommended for appointment to the Court of Appeal by the NJC during its annual conference. Following confirmation by their respective State Houses of Assembly and ratification by their respective State governors, the nominees for the Heads of Court will assume office.
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