By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
The National Judicial Council (NJC) at its 111th meeting, recommended the elevation of 12 Justices from the Federal High Court, among who is Justice Kolawole Omotosho, to the Court of Appeal. The Council was of the view that the new appointments into the Appeal Court reflected ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s judiciary and improve justice delivery across the country.
A statement by Kemi Babalola Ogedengbe, Deputy Director, Information of the Council, indicated the Council, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, forwarded the 12 nominees to President Bola Tinubu for consideration and eventual appointment.
The 12 Justices recommended for elevation to the Court of Appeal include: Justice Yakubu Abdulhammeed Mohammed, Justice Abodunde Mojisola Oluwatoyin, Justice Ajuwa Raphael, Justice Abua Elias Ojie, Justice Ijohor Mbalamen Jennifer, Justice Shuaibu Sabiu Bala, Justice Omotosho James Kolawole, Justice Nwite Emeka, Justice Buba Dauda Njame, Justice Kado Sanusi, justice Ademola Enikuomehin, and Justice Dadom Julcit Veronica.
The statement disclosed that the NJC extended the appointment of Justice Ijeoma Agugua as Imo State Acting CJ.
The council rejected the appeal petitions of 8 compulsorily retired Imo judges; reinstated Justice Nze of the Imo State Customary Court of Appeal; suspended two judges for one year without pay, etc.
