Abuja, Dec. 21, 2023 – The Senate on Thursday confirmed 11 justices nominated for the Supreme Court whose names were forwarded by the presidency.
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday forwarded the names of the 11 justices to the upper chamber for confirmation.
The Senate approved their appointment after the deliberation at the plenary on Thursday.
With their appointment, the Supreme Court will now have 21 justices as prescribed by the Constitution.Â
The newly confirmed judges are:
Justice Haruna Tsammani
Hon. Justice Jummai Hannatu Sankey, OFR
Hon. Justice Chidiebere Nwaoma Uwa
Hon. Justice Chioma Egondu Nwosu-Iheme
Hon. Justice Moore Aseimo A. Adumein
Hon. Justice Obande Festus Ogbuinya
Hon. Justice Stephen Jonah Adah
Hon. Justice Habeeb Adewale O. Abiru
Hon. Justice Jamilu Yammama Tukur
Hon. Justice Abubakar Sadiq Umar
Hon. Justice Mohammed Baba Idris. (GBN)
