In a momentous event, 23 newly appointed Federal High Court judges were formally inaugurated by Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, in a grand ceremony held at the Main Courtroom of the Supreme Court in Abuja. This landmark event took place on a Wednesday, marking a significant step forward in the Nigerian judicial system.
The newly appointed judges, hailing from various states across the nation, bring a wealth of experience and legal expertise to their roles. Here is a list of the distinguished 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
This ceremony marks the beginning of their esteemed service in the Federal High Court, where they will play a crucial role in upholding justice and the rule of law in Nigeria. The appointment of these judges represents a significant stride towards a fair and efficient legal system in the country, as they take on the responsibility of adjudicating important cases and contributing to the nation’s legal landscape.
