The Federal Judicial Service Commission has forwarded a list of 22 justices from the Court of Appeal to the National Judicial Council, marking them as potential candidates for elevation to Nigeria’s prestigious Supreme Court.
In a move highlighting geographical diversity, the nominations represent various regions across Nigeria, showcasing a comprehensive array of candidates.
Among the nominees, six justices originate from the north-central region, while the southeast and south-south regions boast six and two nominees, respectively.
Additionally, the southwest region has two nominations, and both the northeast and northwest regions contribute two candidates each.
Here’s a breakdown of the nominated justices from the different regions:
South East
Hon Justice Nwaoma Uwa (Abia State) – Priority
Hon Justice Onyekachi Otisi (Abia State) – Reserve
Hon Justice Obande Ogbuinya (Ebonyi State) – Priority
Hon Justice Theresa Orji-Abadua (Imo State) – Reserve
Hon Justice Anthony Ogakwu (Enugu State) – Priority
Hon Justice Chioma Nwosu-lheme (Imo State) – Reserve
South South
Hon Justice Moore Adumein (Bayelsa State) – Priority
Hon Justice Biobele Georgewill (Rivers State) – Reserve
South West
Hon Justice Adewale Abiru (Lagos State) – Priority
Hon Justice Olubunmi Oyewole (Osun State) – Reserve
North Central
Hon Jummai Sankey (Plateau State) – Priority
Hon Justice Muhammad Ibrahim Sirajo (Plateau) – Reserve
Hon Justice Stephen Adah (Kogi State) – Priority
Hon Justice Ridman Maiwada Abdullahi (Nassarawa State) – Reserve
Hon Justice Baba Idris (Niger State) – Priority
Hon Justice Joseph Ikyegh (Benue State) – Reserve
North East
Hon Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani (Bauchi State) – Priority
Hon Justice Abubakar Talba (Adamawa State) – Reserve
North West
Hon Justice Muhammad Lawal Shuaibu (Jigawa State) – Priority
Hon Justice Bello Aliyu (Zamfara State) – Reserve
Hon Justice Abubakar Sadiq Umar (Kebbi State) – Priority
Hon Justice Abdullahi Mahmud Bayero (Kano State) – Reserve