By Musa Peace Affos


The National Judicial Council (NJC) has announced the recommendation of 86 judicial officers for appointments across various federal and state courts in Nigeria. This decision emerged from the NJC’s 105th plenary meeting, which took place on May 15-16, 2024.


In a statement released by the NJC’s Director of Information, Soji Oye, dated May 16, 2024, and made available to the press on May 17, 2024, the council disclosed the details of the recommendations. The council's Interview Committee on Appointment of Judicial Officers of all Superior Courts of Record in Nigeria played a crucial role in these recommendations.





The statement read, “Council at the Meeting also considered the recommendation of its Interview Committee on Appointment of Judicial Officers of all Superior Courts of Record in Nigeria and resolved to recommend the under-listed 86 Judicial Officers for appointment to the Court of Appeal, High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Sharia Courts of Appeal, and Customary Courts of Appeal of States in Nigeria."


For Taraba State, the NJC recommended three new judicial officers for appointment to the High Court. The recommended candidates are Hamidu Audu, Bibonga Jeniffer Nauma and Joel Daniel Ubandoma.


These appointments are expected to enhance the judiciary's capacity and improve the administration of justice in Taraba State and the nation at large.