The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat M.O. Kekere-Ekun, GCON, will on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, perform the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Federal High Court Judges.
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According to a statement signed by Dr. Festus Akande, Director of Information and Public Relations, Supreme Court of Nigeria, the ceremony is scheduled to take place in Courtroom Two of the Supreme Court, Abuja, and will commence at 10:00 a.m. prompt.
The Supreme Court has cordially invited members of the public, particularly the Bench, the Bar, Media Organisations and other stakeholders to witness the solemn occasion.
“Strict adherence to the dress code and security protocols is required for entry into the courtroom,” the statement warned.
The Supreme Court of Nigeria expressed appreciation for the continued support and cooperation of all stakeholders in the justice sector.
“The Supreme Court of Nigeria appreciates the continued support and cooperation of all stakeholders in the justice sector as we work together to strengthen the administration of justice in our nation,” the statement added.
The swearing-in follows the recommendation of 14 candidates by the National Judicial Council (NJC) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for appointment as Judges of the Federal High Court.
In a press statement dated January 22, 2026, signed by Kemi Babatola-Ogedengbe, Esq., Deputy Director, Information, the Council had disclosed that the recommendation followed the conclusion of its 110th Meeting held on January 13 and 14, 2026.
The meeting was presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, GCON.
According to the earlier statement, the security report on the candidates was not available at the time of the Council Meeting. The Council therefore resolved to await the submission of the security report before forwarding the names of the candidates to the President.
“Having received the security report, with no adverse comments on any of the recommended candidates, Council, today, the 22nd day of January 2026, forwarded the names of the following candidates to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for appointment as Judges of the Federal High Court,” the statement had read.
The 14 successful candidates recommended to the President and now set to be sworn in are:
- Suleiman, Amida Hassan
- Muhammad, Barau Saidu
- Igboko, Chinelo Conchita
- Onuegbu, Chioma Angela
- Galumje, Edingah
- Ibrahim, Vera Eneabo
- Abubakar, Musa Usman
- Salihu, Aisha Yunusa
- Ikpeme, Joy Bassey
- Shehu, Umaru Adamu
- Mohammed, Ibrahim Buba
- Eigege-Binjin, Nendelmum Judith
- Usoro, Kuyik Uduak
- Nwoye, Osinachi Donatus
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