Home World News Nigeria News Nigeria News : Senate confirms 8 Justices of Supreme Court [List]
Nigeria News

Nigeria News : Senate confirms 8 Justices of Supreme Court [List]

Share
nigeria news breaking senate confirms 8 justices of supreme court list
Share
nigeria news breaking senate confirms 8 justices of supreme court list

The Nigerian Senate confirmed the appointment of eight Justices of the Supreme Court at Tuesday’s plenary after a satisfactory report by its Committee.

The Justices who were confirmed are:

Hon. Justice M. Lawal Garba – Northwest
Hon. Justice Helen M. Ogunwunmiju – Southwest
Hon. Justice Abdu Aboki – Northwest
Hon. Justice L. M. M. Saulawa
Hon. Justice Adamu Jarre – Northeast
Hon. Justice Samuel C. Oseji – South-South
Hon. Justice Tijjani Abubakar – Northeast
Hon. Justice Emmanuel A. Agim – South-South

Contributing to the debate after the report was presented by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, Senator James Ebiowo Manager expressed satisfaction for a thorough report.

“From all indications, the Committee has done a very good work and as you all know, the appointment of Justices of the Court of Appeal is a process and particularly that the relevant sections of the law were cited.

“I commend President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing the 8 Justices at a single stretch.

“I also want to commend the Committee for doing a thorough job having known the complexities involved.”

In his contribution before lending support for confirmation, Senate Deputy President, Ovie Omo-Agege explained that there was no petition from the members of the public to the Committee against any of the nominees, saying that the situation made them honorable for confirmation.

“I applaud the Justices nominees because there was no petition sent to the Committee opposing their nomination as a result of electoral matters while at the Court of Appeal seat.

Senator Gabriel Suswam who is a member of the Committee confirmed to the Senate that the nominees were thoroughly screened, stressing that they should be confirmed without hesitation.

“As a member of the Committee, I rise to support the report that they should be confirmed.

“Mr. President, we screened them and I want to say that these are men of honor and I ask that this Senate do approve their nomination without any hesitation. ”

After they were confirmed by the Committee of the whole, Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan urged the Federal Government to make funds available to the judiciary to enable them to discharge their duties.

Share

Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest Posts

Related Articles
Why it would be difficult for Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy to collaborate - Ubi Franklin
Nigeria News

Why Afrobeats’ Biggest Stars Might Never Join Forces Ubi Franklin

Music executive, Ubi Franklin has shared his opinion on Nigerian superstars, Wizkid,...

'My stage name has no meaning, I lied about it' - Nasty C
Nigeria News

The Real Story Behind Nasty C’s Name Isn’t What You Think

Famous South African rapper, David Junior Ngcobo, popularly called Nasty C, has...

'I would've sued if it's a big blogger' - Chiwetalu Agu reacts to death rumours
Nigeria News

“I’ll Bury My Enemies”: Chiwetalu Agu Sets the Record Straight on Death Rumours

Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has debunked reports making the rounds that...

'I dey look for wife for my son' - Charly Boy lists qualifications for applicants
Nigeria News

Looking for a Daughter-in-Law (Yes, Really): Charly Boy’s Unconventional Search

Popular singer and activist, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy,...