The National Judicial Council, NJC, has recommended the appointment of 12 new Justices of the Court of Appeal as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s judiciary and improve justice delivery across the country.

The decisions were reached at the Council’s 111th meeting under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.

According to a press statement issued on Thursday, the Council forwarded the names of 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.