FJSC shortlists 28 lawyers for Federal High Court appointments
The Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) has selected 28 lawyers for potential appointment as judges of the Federal High Court.
These candidates were chosen from 62 lawyers who successfully passed the computer-based test (CBT) conducted for judicial applicants. The remaining 34 candidates were dropped after a rigorous screening process implemented by the National Judicial Council (NJC).
As part of the NJC’s transparency measures, the names of all 62 candidates were published on September 17, inviting the public to provide feedback on the nominees’ integrity, reputation, and suitability for judicial office. Petitions and complaints from members of the public contributed to the exclusion of 34 candidates from the shortlist.
The 28 shortlisted lawyers are scheduled to appear before the NJC interview panel on January 11 and 12, ahead of the council’s meeting on January 13 and 14, where the successful candidates will be formally announced.
Confirming the development, NJC spokesperson Mrs. Kami Ogendegbe told The Nation that the council remains committed to maintaining high standards for judicial appointments.
“The NJC is determined not to lower the entry point bar, regardless of who is involved,” she said, emphasizing that transparency and judicial integrity continue to be a top priority under the leadership of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
