CJN Ariwoola Elevates Wike’s Wife, 21 Others To Appeal Court: Full List Of Appointees

CJN Ariwoola Elevates Wike’s Wife, 21 Others To Appeal Court: Full List Of Appointees

In a significant move within the Nigerian judiciary, Justice Eberechi Wike, the wife of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, has been promoted to the Court of Appeal. This promotion, among others, follows a meticulous selection process that resulted in the elevation of 22 judges from a pool of 89 nominees…..READ ALSO CJN Ariwoola Nominates Daughter-in-law As FCT High Court Judge, Sparking Controversy

Approved by Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kayode Ariwoola, on April 2, 2024, the list of appointees awaits President Tinubu’s formal appointment.

The list, obtained by Peoples Gazette, underscores a diverse representation from various states and federal high courts across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones:

North-Central Region:

1. Justice Polycarp Tema Kwahar
2. Justice Ruqayat Ayoola
3. Justice Eneche Eleojo
4. Justice Asmara Akanbi Yusuf
5. Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman
6. Justice Abdu Dogo

North-East Region: 7. Justice Fadahu Umaru

North-West Region: 8. Justice Ishaq Mohammed Sani

9. Justice Zainab Bage Abubakar
10. Justice Abdulaziz M. Ankara

South-East Region: 11. Justice Nnamdi Okwy Dimga Victoria

12. Justice Toochukwu Nwoye
13. Justice Henry Aja-Onu Njoku
14. Justice Donatus Uwaezuoke Okorowo
15. Justice Ngozika N Okaisabor

South-South Region: 16. Justice Ntong Festus Ntong

17. Justice Nehizena Idemudia Afolabi
18. Justice Eberechi Suzette Wike

South-West Region: 19. Justice Lateef Babajide Lawal-Akapo

20. Justice Abiodun Azeem Akinyemi
21. Justice Oyewumi Oyejoju Oyebiola
22. Justice Bayo Ademola Taiwo

This diverse array of appointees signifies a commitment to bolstering the judiciary’s effectiveness and representation across Nigeria.

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