Nigeria’s Federal High Court to fill nine of 24 vacant judges’ slots

The Federal High Court has announced nine vacancies to be filled on its bench, although it has a shortfall of 24 judges.

The court has a full complement of 100 judges but currently has 76 across its divisions nationwide.

A statement by the Federal High Court’s Assistant Director of Information, Catherine Christopher, said on Saturday, that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, recently approved the appointment of nine judges for the court.

“The Federal High Court of Nigeria wishes to notify all stakeholders and the general public of its further appointment of Nine (9) judges,” the statement read in part.

The planned appointment of new nine judges, the statement said, is different from the pending exercise for the appointment of 15 judges earlier approved by the CJN.

The statement quoted the Chief Judge of the court, John Tsoho, as inviting judges of superior courts, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and the Nigerian Bar Association…