The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Honourable Justice Kazeem O. Alogba, has officially declared the 2025 long vacation period for the High Court of Lagos State. In accordance with Order 49 Rule 4(d) of the High Court of Lagos State (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019, the long vacation will run from Monday, July 21, 2025, to Friday, September 19, 2025, both dates inclusive.

A notice released by the Chief Registrar, Mr. T. A. Elias, outlines the schedule of vacation judges who will be available to attend to urgent matters across various judicial divisions during this period.

Vacation Judges by Division:

Ikeja Division

  • Hon. Justice M. A. Dada (Mrs.): July 21 – August 1
  • Hon. Justice R. A. Oshodi: August 4 – August 15
  • Hon. Justice Y. R. Pinheiro (Mrs.): August 18 – August 29
  • Hon. Justice A. O. Idowu: September 1 – September 12

Lagos Division

  • Hon. Justice O. A. Layinka (Mrs.): July 21 – August 1
  • Hon. Justice M. O. Obadina (Mrs.): August 4 – August 15
  • Hon. Justice M. O. Dawodu: August 18 – August 29
  • Hon. Justice A. J. Bashua: September 1 – September 12

Badagry Division

  • Hon. Justice T. B. Sunmonu: August 4 – August 15
  • Hon. Justice E. O. Ashade: August 18 – August 29

Epe Division

  • Hon. Justice W. Animahun: August 4 – August 15
  • Hon. Justice S. A. Olaitan: August 18 – August 29

Ikorodu Division

  • Hon. Justice A. O. Adeyemi: August 4 – August 15
  • Hon. Justice B. O. Kalaro: August 18 – August 29

Eti-Osa Division

  • Hon. Justice J. E. Oyefeso (Mrs.): August 4 – August 15
  • Hon. Justice O. F. Aigbokhaevbo (Mrs.): August 18 – August 29

Important Notes:

  1. Criminal Division: May sit throughout the vacation period. If a criminal division judge is unavailable, a vacation judge may be assigned to handle urgent criminal matters.
  2. Urgent Matters: Any cause or matter may be heard during the vacation (except on Sundays or public holidays) if urgent or if all parties consent to proceed.
  3. Applications for Urgent Hearing: May be made by summons in chambers before a vacation judge or the judge handling the substantive case.

Legal Year Schedule:

  • End of Long Vacation: Friday, September 19, 2025
  • Commencement of 2025/2026 Legal Year: Monday, September 22, 2025
  • New Legal Year Services: Monday, September 29, 2025

The Lagos State Judiciary emphasizes its commitment to ensuring continued access to justice during the vacation period through the structured deployment of vacation judges.

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