In a significant development for the Nigerian judiciary, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, is scheduled to administer the oath of office to nine newly appointed justices of the Court of Appeal on Wednesday, September 20.
The distinguished justices who will take their oaths of office include:
- Hannatu Laja-Balogun, from Kaduna State, has been a High Court judge since May 24, 1999.
- Binta Zubairu, also from Kaduna State, was appointed as a High Court Judge on October 31, 2001.
- Peter Obiora from Anambra State has been a High Court judge since January 17, 2005.
- Okon Abang, from Akwa Ibom State, assumed the role of a High Court judge on June 22, 2009.
- Asma’u Mainoma from the Federal Capital Territory was appointed as a High Court judge on February 1, 2013.
- Lateef Ganiyu, from Oyo State, has been serving as a High Court judge since June 26, 2014.
- Jane Iyang, from Cross River State, was sworn in as a High Court judge on February 12, 2015.
- Hadiza Shagari, from Sokoto State, was elevated to the High Court Bench on February 12, 2015.
- Paul Bassi from Borno State was appointed to the High Court on July 14, 2017.
The swearing-in ceremony for these esteemed justices is scheduled to take place at the Main Court auditorium of the Supreme Court.
This event marks a significant milestone in their legal careers as they ascend to the Court of Appeal, which plays a vital role in the Nigerian legal system.
They are expected to contribute to the administration of justice, uphold the rule of law, and ensure the fair and equitable resolution of legal disputes within the nation.
