The recommendations were made during the Council’s 111th meeting held on May 13, 2026, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun.
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the appointment of James Omotosho, a judge of the Federal High Court, along with 11 others, as new Justices of the Nigerian Court of Appeal.
The recommendations were made during the Council’s 111th meeting held on May 13, 2026, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun.
The NJC said the appointments were part of efforts to fill vacancies created by retirements and elevations within the judiciary and to strengthen the capacity of courts for effective justice delivery across Nigeria.
The Council recommended the following judges for elevation to the Court of Appeal: Hon. Justice Yakubu Abdulhammeed Mohammed, Hon. Justice Abodunde Monisola Oluwatoyin, Hon. Justice Ajuwa Raphael, Hon. Justice Abua Elias Ojie and Hon. Justice Ijohor Mbalamen Jennifer.
