Full List of Nominees for Appointment as Justices of Nigeria’s Court of Appeal

The full list of nominees for appointment as Justices of the Court of Appeal of Nigeria has emerged, featuring judges drawn from state high courts, federal courts, customary courts of appeal, sharia courts of appeal, and the National Industrial Court.

The nominations reflect broad geopolitical and institutional representation, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the appellate judiciary and address workload challenges at the Court of Appeal.

Below is the complete list of the 48 nominees recommended for elevation:

Nominees for Court of Appeal Justices

1. Hon. Justice Ibrahim I. Mohammed — High Court, Benue State
2. Hon. Justice Augustine Lorhemen Ityonyiman — High Court, Benue State
3. Hon. Justice Ijohor Mbalamen Jennifer — High Court, Benue State
4. Hon. Justice Dennis Mbaafumega Igyuse — High Court, Benue State
5. Hon. Justice Jacob Azi Atsen — Customary Court of Appeal, Plateau State
6. Hon. Justice Veronica Julcit Dadom — Customary Court of Appeal, Plateau State
7. Hon. Justice Stephen Dalyop Pam — Federal High Court
8. Hon. Justice Nankwat Dawat Shaseet — High Court, Plateau State
9. Hon. Justice Abdulhameed Mohammed Yakubu — High Court, Gombe State
10. Hon. Justice Suleiman Yahaya Abubakar — High Court, Gombe State
11. Hon. Justice Mohammed Auwal Haruna — High Court, Gombe State
12. Hon. Justice Daurabo Suleiman Sikkam —
    High Court, Gombe State
13. Hon. Justice Nuhu Swuenti Adi — High Court, Taraba State
14. Hon. Justice Rosemary Indinya Kanyip — FCT High Court
15. Hon. Justice John Danladi Yakubu — High Court, Taraba State
16. Hon. Justice Dauda Njane Buba — High Court, Taraba State
17. Hon. Justice Sanusi Kado — National Industrial Court of Nigeria
18. Hon. Justice Safiya Badamasi Umar, SAN — High Court, Katsina State
19. Hon. Kadi Adam Salihu Yarima — Sharia Court of Appeal, Katsina State
20. Hon. Justice Ibrahim Abubakar Maude — High Court, Katsina State
21. Hon. Justice Sabiu Bala Shuaibu — High Court, Kebbi State
22. Hon. Justice Maryam Aliyu Hassan — FCT High Court
23. Hon. Justice Abubakar Saddiq Bello — High Court, Kebbi State
24. Hon. Justice Shamsudeen Ja’afar — High Court, Kebbi State
25. Hon. Justice Vincent Nwali Nwanchor — High Court, Ebonyi State
26. Hon. Justice Thelma Adanna Achom — High Court, Ebonyi State
27. Hon. Justice Esther Awo Ota — High Court, Ebonyi State
28. Hon. Justice Emeka Nwite — Federal High Court
29. Hon. Justice Raphael Ajuwa — High Court, Bayelsa State
30. Hon. Justice Ebiyerin Goodness Omukoro — High Court, Bayelsa State
31. Hon. Justice Simon Warikiyei Amaduobogha — High Court, Bayelsa State
32. Hon. Justice Patience Ama Zoufa — High Court, Bayelsa State
33. Hon. Justice Abua Elias Ojie — High Court, Cross River State
34. Hon. Justice Emmanuel Agianpuye Ubua — High Court, Cross River State
35. Hon. Justice Ibitham Ukpai Abba — High Court, Cross River State
36. Hon. Justice Obo Awusa Obo — High Court, Cross River State
37. Hon. Justice Abodunde Monisola Oluwatoyin — Customary Court of Appeal, Ekiti State
38. Hon. Justice Jubril Babajide Kolapo Aladejana — High Court, Ekiti State
39. Hon. Justice Lucas Olukayode Ogundana — High Court, Ekiti State
40. Hon. Justice Olusegun Isaac Ogunyemi — High Court, Ekiti State
41. Hon. Justice James Kolawole Omotosho — Federal High Court
42. Hon. Justice Ogunfowora Olugboboye — High Court, Ogun State
43. Hon. Justice Yetunde Rukayat Pinheiro — High Court, Lagos State
44. Hon. Justice Olufunke Sule-Amzat — High Court, Lagos State
45. Hon. Justice Oluyemi Akintan-Osadebay — High Court, Ondo State
46. Hon. Justice Orimisan James Koroisade — Customary Court of Appeal, Ondo State
47. Hon. Justice Akinfenwa Michael Owoyemi — Customary Court of Appeal, Ondo State
48. Hon. Justice Ademola Enikumehin — Customary Court of Appeal, Ondo State

Next Steps

The nominees are expected to undergo statutory screening and confirmation processes in line with constitutional provisions before final appointment.

Legal observers say the appointments, when concluded, will significantly boost judicial capacity at the Court of Appeal, enhance case disposal, and strengthen access to justice nationwide.

LeadNaija News will provide updates as the nomination process progresses.

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