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NJC forwards 14 names to President Tinubu for appointment as Federal High Court judges after security clearance.
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Recommendation approved at NJC’s 110th meeting chaired by CJN Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
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List includes Chief Registrar of Federal High Court and 13 other senior legal practitioners.
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has submitted the names of 14 lawyers to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court.
The recommendation followed deliberations at the Council’s 110th meeting held in January and presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
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In a statement issued on Thursday, the NJC’s Deputy Director of Information, Mrs Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe, said the transmission of the names was delayed due to pending security reports on the candidates.
She explained that the Council acted only after receiving security clearance, noting that no adverse findings were recorded against any of the nominees.
“Having received the security report with no adverse comments on the recommended candidates, the Council on Thursday, January 22, 2026, forwarded the names to Mr President,” she said.
According to the statement, the 14 nominees include the incumbent Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court, Suleiman Amida Hassan.
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Others recommended are 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, and Nwoye Osinachi Donatus.
The appointments, when approved by the President, are expected to strengthen judicial capacity at the Federal High Court and enhance the administration of justice nationwide.