NJC Asks Governors to Appoint 36 New Judges Across States [Full List]

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has endorsed 36 candidates for judicial appointments, forwarding their recommendations to the respective State Governors for approval and swearing-in.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the recommendations were finalized during the NJC’s 107th meeting, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on November 13 and 14, 2024.

Breakdown of Appointments:

High Court Judges – Oyo State (8)

1. Opayinka, Adeniyi Gabriel
2. Oyediran, Oloyede Semiu
3. Oladejo, Olusoji Moses
4. Ademola-Salami, Oluwaseun Toluwanimi
5. Adesina, Jimoh Adam
6. Adekunle, Yemi Saubana
7. Adepoju, Olutola Jolade Adenike
8. Muraina, Olayemi Rasaq

High Court Judges – Kebbi State (4)

1. Muhammad, Kwaido Hassan
2. Ibrahim, Umar Halima
3. Jagwadeji, Suru Lauratu
4. Muhammad, Nuruddeen

High Court Judges – Sokoto State (7)

1. Haruna, Dogondaji Mariya
2. Sahabi, Jaredi Hadiza
3. Ahmad, Sha’aibu
4. Hassan, Fatima
5. Mohammed, Sa’idu Fatima
6. Muhammad, Nura Bello
7. Moyi, Abubakar

High Court Judges – Akwa Ibom State (6)

1. Ekanem, James Bassey
2. Umohandi, Mfon Winifred
3. Essien, Bassey Iwakaowo
4. Morrison, Henry Comfort
5. Ntekim, Edet Ekpo
6. Eddie, Julius Sharon

Kadis, Sharia Court of Appeal – Sokoto State (7)

1. Muhammad, Abdulazeez Yar’Abba
2. Lawal, Isa Abubakar
3. Bello, Sokoto Ibrahim
4. Imam, Abubakar Bello
5. Muhammad, Abibu Lawal
6. Ibrahim, Bodinga Umar
7. Kabiru, Marnona Umar

Kadis, Sharia Court of Appeal – Kebbi State (2)

1. Aliyu, Kabir, SAN
2. Bello, Muhammad Atiku

Judges, Customary Court of Appeal – Oyo State (2)

1. Oyediran, Safiya Amope
2. Ojekunle, Ojeyemi Ademola

The newly recommended judicial officers are expected to assume office upon their swearing-in by their respective State Governors. This development aims to strengthen the judiciary across the nation.