The Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) has invited members of the public to submit comments on 48 candidates shortlisted for appointment as Justices of the Court of Appeal from 12 states across the federation.
In a publication in a national newspaper on Saturday, January 24, 2026, the Commission stated that the initiative is aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in the appointment process of Judicial Officers to Superior Courts of Record.
According to the FJSC, it has been resolved that the Federal Judicial Service Commission, the States Judicial Service Commission, and the Judicial Service Committee of the FCT shall always publish the names of all shortlisted candidates for appointment as Judicial Officers in National Newspapers.
“The primary objective of this initiative is to solicit comments from the general public regarding the integrity, reputation and suitability of these candidates for Judicial appointments,” the Commission stated.
List Of Shortlisted Candidates By State
The following candidates have been recommended to the Federal Judicial Service Commission by the Court of Appeal for appointment as Justices of the Court:
BENUE STATE
1 Hon. Justice Ibrahim I. Mohammed High Court, Benue State
2 . Hon. Justice Augustine Lohennnen Ryonyiman High Court, Benue State
3 . Hon. Justice Ijohor Mbalamen Jennifer High Court, Benue State
4 . Hon. Justice Dennis Mbanenega Ityuse High Court, Benue State
PLATEAU STATE
- Hon. Justice Jacob Azi Atsen Customary Court of Appeal, Plateau State
2 . Hon. Justice Veronica Julcit Dadom Customary Court of Appeal, Plateau State
3 . Hon. Justice Stephen Dalyop Pam Federal High Court
4 . Hon. Justice Nankwat Dawat Shaseet High Court, Plateau State GOMBE STATE
1 . Hon. Justice Abdulhameed Mohammed Yakubu High Court, Gombe State
2 . Hon. Justice Suleiman Yahaya Abubakar High Court, Gombe State
3 . Hon. Justice Mohammed Auwal Haruna High Court, Gombe State
4 . Hon. Justice Daurabo Suleiman Sikkam High Court, Gombe State
TARABA STATE
1 . Hon. Justice Nuhu Swuenti Adi High Court, Taraba State
2 . Hon. Justice Rosemary Indinya Kanyip FCT High Court
3 . Hon. Justice Danladi John Yakubu High Court, Taraba State
4 . Hon. Justice Dauda Njane Buba High Court, Taraba State
KATSINA STATE
- Hon. Justice Sanusi Kado National Industrial Court of Nigeria
2 . Hon. Justice Safiya Badamasi Umar, SAN High Court, Katsina State
3 . Hon. Kadi Adam Salihu Yarima Sharia Court of Appeal, Katsina State
4 . Hon. Justice Ibrahim Abubakar Maude High Court, Katsina State
KEBE STATE
1 . Hon. Justice Sabiu Bala Shuaibu High Court, Kebbi State
2 . Hon. Justice Maryam Aliyu Hassan FCT High Court
3 Hon. Justice Abubakar Saddiq Bello High Court, Kebbi State
4 . Hon. Justice Shamsudeen Ja’afar High Court, Kebbi State
EBONYI STATE
- Hon. Justice Vincent Nwali Nwanchor High Court, Ebonyi State
2 . Hon. Justice Thelma Adanna Achom High Court, Ebonyi State
3 . Hon. Justice Esther Awo Ota High Court, Ebonyi State
4 . Hon. Justice Emeka Nwite Federal High Court
BAYELSA STATE
1 Hon. Justice Raphael Ajuwa High Court, Bayelsa State
2 Hon. Justice Ebiyerin Goodness Omukoro High Court, Bayelsa State
3 Hon. Justice Simon Wankiyei Amaduobogha High Court, Bayelsa State
4 Hon. Justice Patience Ama Zuode High Court, Bayelsa State
CROSS RIVER STATE
1 . Hon. Justice Abua Elias Ojie High Court, Cross River State
2 . Hon. Justice Emmanuel Aganpuye Ubua High Court, Cross River State
3 . Hon. Justice Ibitham Ukpai Abua High Court, Cross River State
4 . Hon. Justice Obo Awusa Obo High Court, Cross River State
EKITI STATE
1 . Hon. Justice Abodunde Monisola Oluwatoyin Customary Court of Appeal, Ekiti State
2 . Hon. Justice Jubril Babajide Kolajo Aladejana High Court, Ekiti State
3 .Hon. Justice Lucas Olukayode Ogundiora High Court, Ekiti State
4 .Hon. Justice Olusegu Isaac Ogunyemi High Court, Ekiti State
OGUN STATE
- Hon. Justice James Kolawole Omotosho Federal High Court
2 . Hon. Justice Ogunfowora Olugboyega High Court, Ogun State
3 .Hon. Justice Yetunde Rukayat Pinheiro High Court, Lagos State
4 . Hon. Justice Olufunke Sule-Amzat High Court, Lagos State
ONDO STATE
1 .Hon. Justice Oluyemi AkintanOsadebay High Court, Ondo State
2 . Hon. Justice Orimisan James Okoriko Customary Court of Appeal, Ondo State
3 . Hon. Justice Akinfemi Michael Owoyemi Customary Court of Appeal, Ondo State
4 . Hon. Justice Ademola Enikuomehin Customary Court of Appeal, Ondo State
Key Guidelines For Public Participation
The FJSC outlined the following guidelines for members of the public wishing to submit comments:
The Federal Judicial Service Commission invites members of the public to submit comments on the shortlisted candidates based on their integrity, reputation and suitability for Judicial Appointments.
All complaints or comments must be submitted in writing to the office of the Secretary of the Federal Judicial Service Commission or via email within fourteen (14) days from the date of this publication to:
The Secretary, Federal Judicial Service Commission, Supreme Court Complex, Three Arms Zone, Abuja. Email Address: thefjscsecretariat@gmail.com Telephone No: 09081113572 ext: 5104
Each complaint/comment must be accompanied by a verifying affidavit deposed to by the author before a Superior Court of Record in Nigeria or before any Notary Public. The public is advised to guard against false and unsubstantial complaint/comment as there will be consequences.
Each complaint/comment must be precise and supported with sufficient particulars to enable the Federal Judicial Service Commission to determine accordingly.
For further information, members of the public are advised to contact the Federal Judicial Service Commission Secretariat, Federal Judicial Service Commission, Supreme Court Complex, Abuja.
