CJN Kekere-Ekun to Swear In 14 New Federal High Court Judges Wednesday

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, will on Wednesday swear in 14 newly appointed judges of the Federal High Court in a ceremony scheduled to hold at the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja.

The inauguration, billed for 10:00 a.m. at Courtroom Two of the apex court, marks the formal assumption of office by the new judges following their appointment upon the recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC). The swearing-in ceremony is expected to be attended by senior judicial officers, members of the Bar, government officials, and family members of the appointees. The appointment of the 14 judges is aimed at strengthening the capacity of the Federal High Court, which handles a broad range of cases including constitutional matters, fundamental human rights enforcement, revenue and taxation disputes, banking, maritime issues, terrorism, and other federal offences. Judicial observers note that the addition of new judges is expected to help reduce case backlogs and improve the speed of justice delivery across various divisions of the court nationwide. Since assuming office as CJN, Justice Kekere-Ekun has emphasized the need for efficiency, transparency, and integrity within the judiciary. Under her leadership, the NJC has continued efforts to ensure that judicial appointments follow due process, including thorough screening and evaluation of candidates. Following the oath-taking ceremony, the newly sworn-in judges are expected to be deployed to various Federal High Court divisions across the country where they will immediately commence judicial duties.