The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, is set to administer the oath of office to nine newly appointed Justices of the Court of Appeal on Wednesday. The inauguration ceremony will take place at the main court auditorium of the Supreme Court.
According to a statement released on Sunday by Dr. Akande Festus, the Director of Press and Information of the court, the appointed justices include:
1. Hannatu Laja-Balogun from Kaduna State, who has served as a High Court Judge since May 24, 1999.
2. Binta Zubairu from Kaduna State, who became a High Court Judge on October 31, 2001.
3. Peter Chudi Obiora from Anambra State, who was sworn in as a High Court Judge on January 17, 2005.
4. Okon Efreti Abang from Akwa Ibom State, appointed as a High Court Judge on June 22, 2009.
5. Asma’u Mainoma from the Federal Capital Territory, who assumed the role of High Court Judge on February 1, 2013.
6. Lateef A Ganiyu from Oyo State, who became a High Court Judge on June 26, 2014.
7. Jane Iyang from Cross River State, who was sworn in as a High Court Judge on February 12, 2015.
8. Hadiza Rabiu Shagari from Sokoto State, who was elevated to the High Court Bench on February 12, 2015.
9. Paul Ahmed Bassi from Borno State, appointed to the High Court on July 14, 2017.
The oath-taking ceremony signifies an important milestone in the careers of these justices, as they embark on their service to the Court of Appeal.
Source: Punch Ng.