Appointment Of Judges, Abia State Judicial Service Commission Calls For Expression Of Interest

Abia state Judicial Service Commission has announced vacancy for call of expression of interest for appointment as judge of the High Court.

Suitable persons interested in being appointed as judges of the high court of Abia State are to express such interest in writing.

In a statement dated 7th Nov 2018 with Ref NO: JSC/S.61/II/130, signed by the secretary, Judicial Service Commission, Mrs. Ngozi Mgbarine, this call is made pursuant to Rule 3 of the 2014, Revised National Council Guidelines and Procedural Rules for the Appointment of Judicial Officers Of All Superior Courts Of Record in Nigeria, and following the announcement of vacancies in the office of Judge of the High Court, the Judicial Service Commission.

Requirements/Competencies
To be eligible to apply for this appointment, the candidate must satisfy the following minimum requirements:-

I. Applicant must be a legal practitioner in Nigeria and has been so qualified for a period of not less than ten (10) years with considerable knowledge and experience in the practice of Law.

II. Applicant must be less than sixty-five (65) years of age.

III. Applicant must be of good character and reputation with strong traits of diligence, hard work, honesty, integrity, sound knowledge of law and consistent adherence to professional ethics

IV. Applicant must have;

a) Active successful practice at the Bar, including satisfactory presentation of cases in court as a Legal Practitioner either in private practice or as a Legal Officer in any Public Service: and/or.

b) Satisfactory and consistent display of sound and mature judgement in the office as a Chief Registrar or Chief Magistrate, and/or

c) Credible record of teaching law, legal research in a reputable research in a reputable University and publication of legal works.

3.0 SUBMISSION
Suitably qualified and interested candidates are to forward their applications with requisite qualifications and detailed curriculum vitae to:

The Secretary, Judicial Service Commission,
P.M.B 7220, Umuahia
Abia State.

4.0 CLOSING DATE:  All applications are to reach the commission on or before the 20th day of November 2018.]]>