Eleven new justices of the Supreme Court will be sworn in next week.
The Senate had in December 2023 confirmed the 11 justices as requested by President Bola Tinubu.
The Justices billed for swearing-in are:
Hon. Justice Jummai Hannatu Sankey, OFR – North Central
Hon. Justice Stephen Jonah Adah – North Central
Hon. Justice Mohammed Baba Idris
Hon. Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani – North East
Hon. Justice Jamilu Yammama Tukur – North West
Hon. Justice Abubakar Sadiq Umar – North West
Hon. Justice Chidiebere Nwaoma Uwa – South East
Hon. Justice Chioma Egondu Nwosu-Iheme – South East
Hon. Justice Obande Festus Ogbuinya – South East
Hon. Justice Moore Aseimo A. Adumein – South south
Hon. Justice Habeeb Adewale O. Abiru – South West
When sworn in, the apex court will have the full complement of 21 justices, as envisaged by the Constitution.
