…NJC to make final decision at January 13, 14 meeting
Twenty-eight lawyers have been shortlisted for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court out of the 62 applicants who passed the Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted by the court.
It was learnt that the 34 others were dropped owing to the strict application of the screening process put in place by the current leadership of the National Judicial Court (NJC).
In line with the new measure introduced by the NJC, the names of the 62 were published on September 17, inviting members of the public to submit feedback on nominees’ integrity, reputation, and suitability for judicial appointment.
The Nation gathered that the 34 nominees were dropped by the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) after considering petitions and complaints from members of the public about the nominees.
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It was also gathered that the 28 shortlisted nominees will face NJC’s interview panel on January 11 and 12, 2026, preparatory to the meeting of the NJC scheduled for January 13 and 14, 2026, where the successful candidates will be named.
When contacted, NJC’s spokesperson, Mrs. Kami Ogendegbe, confirmed that the council would meet between January 13 and 14 to consider the successful candidates.
Mrs. Ogendegbe said the NJC “is determined not to lower the entry point bar no matter who is involved.”
He stressed that transparency and judicial integrity have remained a top priority for the Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun-led leadership of the NJC.