The Federal High Court of Nigeria has released a new posting schedule for judges across the country. Chief Judge Justice John Tsoho approved the postings following recommendations from the National Judicial Council. Fourteen newly appointed judges and three existing judges will assume duty at their designated divisions on May 13, 2026.
The announcement was made on May 8 in Abuja by the court's Director of Information, Dr. Catherine-Oby Christopher. According to the statement, all affected judges are expected to report to their respective stations on the specified date.
"Following the recent appointment of 14 new judges and the reposting of three existing judges of the Federal High Court, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has approved and released a new posting schedule for judges of the Court to various judicial divisions across the country," the statement said.
Judges Assigned to New Divisions
Under the new schedule, judges have been posted to divisions across Nigeria to strengthen judicial operations:
- Justice Hassan Dikko - Gusau Division, Zamfara State
- Justice Salim Olasupo Ibrahim - Abuja Division
- Justice Onah Chigozie Sergius - Abuja Division
- Justice Sulaiman Amida Hassan - Osogbo Division, Osun State
- Justice Muhammad Saidu - Minna Division, Niger State
- Justice Igboko Conchita - Akure Division, Ondo State
- Justice Onuegbu Angela - Yenagoa Division, Bayelsa State
- Justice Galumje Edingah - Abakaliki Division, Ebonyi State
- Justice Ibrahim Eneabo - Gombe Division
- Justice Abubakar Usman - Ado-Ekiti Division, Ekiti State
- Justice Salihu Yunusa - Damaturu Division, Yobe State
- Justice Ikpeme Bassey - Uyo Division, Akwa Ibom State
- Justice Shehu Adamu - Maiduguri Division, Borno State
- Justice Mohammed Buba - Dutse Division, Jigawa State
- Justice Binjin-Eigegbe Nendelmum Judith - Lokoja Division, Kogi State
- Justice Usoro Uduak - Lagos Division
- Justice Nwoye Osinachi Donatus - Lagos Division
The statement confirmed that the postings take immediate effect, ensuring that the newly appointed judges and those reposted will begin their duties without delay. This move is expected to improve judicial efficiency and ensure that divisions across the country are adequately staffed to handle cases.
The Federal High Court of Nigeria is a specialised court with jurisdiction over federal laws, constitutional matters, and disputes involving federal agencies. It plays a vital role in protecting citizens' rights and ensuring justice in areas such as financial crimes, taxation, intellectual property, and economic offences.
