The Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) has released the names of 62 candidates shortlisted for appointment to the Federal High Court bench. Published in national newspapers on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, the announcement invites public comments on the integrity, reputation, and suitability of the nominees within 14 days.
Headquartered at the Supreme Court Complex in Abuja’s Three Arms Zone, the FJSC emphasized that the candidates were shortlisted following a rigorous computer-based test conducted by the Federal High Court. While 14 judicial appointments are planned, the full list of 62 nominees, organized by state and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), reflects a competitive selection process from professionals in private practice, government ministries, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and state judiciaries.
This initiative aligns with the FJSC’s existing policy of publicizing candidate shortlists to ensure only qualified and unimpeachable individuals ascend to the bench.
Shortlisted Candidates by State (Selected Highlights)
Abia State
- Esowe-Osunwa Nneka Marilyn – Federal High Court, Abuja
- Igboko Chinelo Conchita – Federal Ministry of Works (Legal Adviser’s Office), Lagos
- Enyidiya Uma-Onwunta – High Court of Justice, Abia State
- Uguru Eme Uguru – High Court of Justice, Abia State
Akwa Ibom State
- Kuyik Uduak Usoro – Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja
- Ekaete Mercy Efobi – Federal High Court, Lagos Division
- Kufre Ekpenyong Uduak – EFCC, Sokoto Zonal Office
- Mary Ukeje Emenike – High Court of Justice, Abia State
Cross River State
- Mercy Toney Ene – Cross River State Judiciary, Calabar
- Ekeng Bassey Kooffreh – Private Practice, Calabar
- Joy Bassey Ikpeme – Ministry of Justice, Calabar
- Nkechi Yvonne Usani – Cross River State Customary Court of Appeal, Calabar
Enugu State
- Ifeoma Chinyere Uzoefuna – National Judicial Institute, Abuja
- Chika Vivienne Nnamani – National Counter Terrorism Centre, Abuja
- Nnesochi Nweze-Iloekwe – Enugu State Judiciary, Enugu
- Osinachi Donatus Nwoye – Private Practice, Enugu
Imo State
- Blessing Nkechi Ezeala – Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Abuja
- Eunice Ugonma Fidelis-Iwuagwu – Private Practice, Port Harcourt
- Chioma Angela Onuegbu – Federal Ministry of Justice, Abuja
- Izuchukwu Obiefuna Akwazie – Private Practice, Onitsha, Anambra State
Kaduna State
- Shehu Umaru Adamu – Federal High Court, Bauchi Division
- Fidelia Yakandi Akaahs – National Industrial Court, Kaduna Division
- Yakusak Aduak – Nigerian Law School, Yola Campus
- Samson Irimiya Magaji – Ministry of Justice, Kaduna State
- Aliyu Lamido – Kaduna State Judiciary, Kaduna
Kwara State
- Sulaiman Amida Hassan – Federal High Court Headquarters, Abuja
- Ronke Shakirat Olayide Odogun – Private Practice, Lagos
- Ayoola Idowu Akande – Ministry of Justice, Kwara State
- Adebola Mercy Feyisayo (Mrs) – Kwara State Judiciary, Ilorin
- Nuhu Abubakar Babatunde – Ministry of Justice, Kwara State
- Rasheed Omotayo Rasheedat – Court of Appeal, Kaduna Division
Nasarawa State
- David Nguntsu Meshi – Private Practice, Nasarawa State
- Edward Liman Ali – Nasarawa State Sharia Court of Appeal, Lafia
- Suleiman Jibirl – Federal Ministry of Justice, Abuja
- Muhammed Bashiru Ramalan – National Agency for the Great Green Wall, Abuja
- Ibrahim Vera Eneabo – High Court of Justice, FCT-Abuja
- Mohammed Ibrahim Buba – EFCC Headquarters, Abuja
- Shehu Othman Yakubu – Federal High Court, Sokoto Division
- Abubakar Saidu Ibrahim – Private Practice, Bauchi State
- Anzewu Simon Aliyu – Private Practice, Nasarawa State
Plateau State
- Peres David Mann – Private Practice, Plateau State
- Judith Nendelmun Binjin-Eigege – National Judicial Institute, Abuja
- Eunice Vou Dalyop – EFCC Headquarters, Abuja
- Simi Drenkat – National Industrial Court, Abuja
Sokoto State
- Muhammad Barau Saidu – Sokoto State Judicial Service Commission, Sokoto
- Sanusi Musa Galadanchi – EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office, Oyo State
- Muhammad Marafa – High Court of Justice, Sokoto State
- Anas Aliyu Abbas – Private Practice, Sokoto State
Taraba State
- Ibrahim Aji Joshua – Federal High Court, Abuja
- Mary Dynaise Gomwalk – Federal High Court, Abuja
- Galumje Edingah – Federal High Court, Abuja
- Punarimam Babatunde Balogun (nee Yakubu) – High Court of Justice, FCT-Abuja
Zamfara State
- Saidu Umar Gummi – High Court of Justice, Gusau
- Musa Usman Abubakar – Baze University, Abuja
- Hayatu Sani – Nigerian Deposit Insurance Company, Abuja
- Nasiru Ahmad – Federal Inland Revenue Service, Kaduna
Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
- Yahaya Saidu – FCT Customary Court of Appeal, Abuja
- Aisha Salihu – Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Abuja
- Aisha Mohammed – FCT Customary Court of Appeal, Abuja
- Suleiman Onozasi Munirat – FCT Customary Court of Appeal, Abuja
(The full list covers all 36 states and the FCT.)
Guidelines for Public Feedback
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Comments must focus on candidates’ integrity, reputation, and suitability.
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Submissions are to be sent to the FJSC Secretary at the Supreme Court Complex, Abuja, or via email at thefjscsecretariat@gmail.com within Fourteen (14) days Yakusak Aduak Council of Legal Education, Nigerian Law School, Yola from the date of this publication to:. Phone: 09081113572 ext. 5104.
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Each comment must include a verifying affidavit from a Superior Court of Record in Nigeria or a Notary Public. False or unverified claims may incur legal consequences.
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Feedback should be precise and well-supported with particulars
