President Bola Tinubu has officially transmitted a list of 11 judges to the Nigerian senate for screening and confirmation as justices of the Supreme Court.
A statement by the Director of Information of the apex court, Mr Soji Oye, said the recommendation was made at the 104th meeting of the council in Abuja on Wednesday.
Recall that on November 19th, 22 justices of the Appeal Court were nominated by the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) for elevation to the Supreme Court and their names sent to the National Judicial Council (NJC).
Meanwhile, if cleared by the Senate, the apex court will have the full complement of 21 justices, as mandated by the Constitution.
However, the Judges recommended for appointment to the Supreme Court are:
Hon. Justice Jummai Hannatu Sankey, OFR
Hon. Justice Chidiebere Nwaoma Uwa
Hon. Justice Chioma Egondu Nwosu-Iheme
Hon. Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani
Hon. Justice Moore Aseimo A. Adumein
Hon. Justice Obande Festus Ogbuinya
Hon. Justice Stephen Jonah Adah
Hon. Justice Habeeb Adewale O. Abiru
Hon. Justice Jamilu Yammama Tukur
Hon. Justice Abubakar Sadiq Umar
Hon. Justice Mohammed Baba Idris
