The National Judicial Council (NJC) has submitted the names of 14 legal practitioners to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for consideration for appointment to the Federal High Court bench.
The recommendation followed deliberations at the Council’s 110th meeting, which took place on the 13th and 14th of January, 2026 under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun.
At the meeting, the NJC agreed to forward the names of candidates who emerged successful from the selection process for appointment as Judges of the Federal High Court.
In a statement issued on Thursday evening, the 22nd of January, 2026, by the Deputy Director of Information of the NJC, Mrs Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe, it was explained that the Council initially withheld the submission of the names because security reports on the candidates were not yet available at the time of the meeting.
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The statement noted that the Council resolved to wait for the completion and submission of the required security clearance before taking further action. Upon receipt of the reports, which contained no adverse findings against any of the nominees, the NJC proceeded to transmit the list to the President on Thursday, the 22nd of January 2026.
Among the 14 candidates recommended is the current Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court, Suleiman Amida Hassan. Other nominees include Muhammad Barau Saidu, Igboko Chinelo Conchita, Onuegbu Chioma Angela, Galumje Edingah, Ibrahim Vera Eneabo, Abubakar Musa Usman, and Salihu Aisha Yunusa.
Also recommended for appointment are Ikpeme Joy Bassey, Shehu Umaru Adamu, Mohammed Ibrahim Buba, Eigege-Binjin Nendelmum Judith, Usoro Kuyik Uduak, and Nwoye Osinachi Donatus.