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Chief Justice Ariwoola Swears in 23 New Federal High Court Judges; Honors Late Justice Nweze

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Chief Justice Ariwoola Swears in 23 New Federal High Court Judges; Honors Late Justice Nweze

In an official ceremony set to take place this Wednesday, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will administer the oath of office to twenty-three recently appointed judges of the Federal High Court. The event is scheduled at the esteemed Main Courtroom of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

NBA PRESIDENT MOURNS THE PASSING OF HON JUSTICE CHIMA CENTUS NWEZE, JSC.

The late Justice Nweze was a dependable pillar of the Supreme Court.

Director of Information for the court, Festus Akande, shared the list of the new judges in a statement released on Sunday. These judges represent a wide geographical range across Nigeria, reinforcing the commitment to diversity in the Federal High Court.

List of the appointed Judges:

  1. Dipeolu Deinde Isaac from Ogun State
  2. Ogundare Kehinde Olayiwola from Ekiti State
  3. Agbaje Olufunmilola Adetutu from Lagos State
  4. Musa Kakaki from Kaduna State
  5. Abdullahi Muhammad Dan-Ige from Sokoto State
  6. Sharon Tanko Ishaya from Kebbi State
  7. Salim Olasupo Ibrahim from Ogun State
  8. Yilwa Hauwa Joseph from Gombe State
  9. Wigwe-Oreh Chituru Joy from Rivers State
  10. Owoeye Alexander Oluseyi from Kogi State
  11. Anyalewa Onoja-Alapa from Benue State
  12. Amina Aliyu Mohammad from Katsina State
  13. Abiodun Jordan Adeyemi from Kwara State
  14. Hauwa Buhari from the Federal Capital Territory
  15. Aishatu Auta Ibrahim from Borno State
  16. Hussaini Dadan-Garba from Bauchi State
  17. Ibrahim Ahmad Kala from Gombe State
  18. Mashkur Salisu from Zamfara State
  19. Onah Chigozie Sergius from Enugu State
  20. Egbe Raphael Joshua from Bayelsa State
  21. Ariwoola Olukayode Jnr. from Oyo State
  22. Ekerete Udofot Akpan from Akwa Ibom State
  23. Ogazi Friday Nkemakonam from Ebonyi State

Chief Justice Ariwoola Swears in 23 New Federal High Court Judges

The newly appointed judges include legal professionals from various states such as Ogun, Ekiti, Lagos, Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi, and others. This diversity underscores the importance of bringing many perspectives to the Federal High Court.

MAZI AFAM OSIGWE, SAN, MOURNS THE DEATH OF JUSTICE NWEZE.

NBA PRESIDENT PAYS CONDOLENCE VISIT ON CJN, FAMILY OF NWEZE, JSC.

In addition to the swearing-in ceremony, a valedictory court session will be convened on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, to pay tribute to the late Justice Chima Centus Nweze.

Justice Nweze, who passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Abuja after a brief illness at 64, will be remembered for his significant contributions to the Nigerian judiciary. The valedictory session will be held in the Main Courtroom of the Supreme Court, honouring his distinguished career and legacy.


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