FJSC releases 62 shortlisted candidates for Federal High Court appointments

The Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) has published the shortlist of 62 candidates for possible appointment to the Federal High Court.

The announcement, made through national newspapers on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, invited the public to submit feedback on nominees’ integrity, reputation, and suitability.

The FJSC explained that the names emerged after a rigorous computer-based test conducted by the Federal High Court. Fourteen new appointments are expected.

Headquartered at the Supreme Court Complex, Abuja, the commission stated that this process ensured only qualified and unimpeachable candidates ascend to the Federal High Court bench.

The list includes nominees drawn from private practice, ministries, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, and state judiciaries across Nigeria.

Shortlisted Candidates

Abia State

Esowe-Osunwa Nneka Marilyn – Federal High Court, Abuja
Igboko Chinelo Conchita – Federal Ministry of Works, Lagos
Enyidiya Uma-Onwunta – High Court of Justice, Abia
Uguru Eme Uguru – High Court of Justice, Abia

Akwa Ibom State

Kuyik Uduak Usoro – Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja
Ekaete Mercy Efobi – Federal High Court, Lagos Division
Kufre Ekpenyong Uduak – EFCC, Sokoto
Mary Ukeje Emenike – High Court of Justice, Abia

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 Customary Court of Appeal

Enugu State

Ifeoma Chinyere Uzoefuna – National Judicial Institute, Abuja
Chika Vivienne Nnamani – National Counter Terrorism Centre, Abuja
Nnesochi Nweze-Iloekwe – Enugu State Judiciary
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

Kaduna State

Shehu Umaru Adamu – Federal High Court, Bauchi
Fidelia Yakandi Akaahs – National Industrial Court, Kaduna
Yakusak Aduak – Nigerian Law School, Yola
Samson Irimiya Magaji – Ministry of Justice, Kaduna
Aliyu Lamido – Kaduna State Judiciary

Kwara State

Sulaiman Amida Hassan – Federal High Court, Abuja
Ronke Shakirat Olayide Odogun – Private Practice, Lagos
Ayoola Idowu Akande – Ministry of Justice, Kwara
Adebola Mercy Feyisayo – Kwara State Judiciary, Ilorin
Nuhu Abubakar Babatunde – Ministry of Justice, Kwara
Rasheed Omotayo Rasheedat – Court of Appeal, Kaduna

Nasarawa State

David Nguntsu Meshi – Private Practice, Nasarawa
Edward Liman Ali – Nasarawa Sharia Court of Appeal, Lafia
Suleiman Jibirl – Federal Ministry of Justice, Abuja
Muhammed Bashiru Ramalan – National Agency for the Great Green Wall
Ibrahim Vera Eneabo – High Court of Justice, FCT-Abuja
Mohammed Ibrahim Buba – EFCC Headquarters, Abuja
Shehu Othman Yakubu – Federal High Court, Sokoto
Abubakar Saidu Ibrahim – Private Practice, Bauchi
Anzewu Simon Aliyu – Private Practice, Nasarawa

Plateau State

Peres David Mann – Private Practice, Plateau
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 Judicial Service Commission
Sanusi Musa Galadanchi – EFCC, Ibadan
Muhammad Marafa – High Court of Justice, Sokoto
Anas Aliyu Abbas – Private Practice, Sokoto

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 – High Court of Justice, FCT-Abuja

Zamfara State

Saidu Umar Gummi – High Court of Justice, Gusau
Musa Usman Abubakar – Baze University, Abuja
Hayatu Sani – NDIC, Abuja
Nasiru Ahmad – FIRS, Kaduna

Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
Yahaya Saidu – FCT

Customary Court of Appeal, Abuja
Aisha Salihu – Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Abuja
Aisha Mohammed – FCT Customary Court of Appeal, Abuja
Suleiman Onozasi Munirat – FCT Customary Court of Appeal, Abuja

Feedback Procedure

The FJSC directed that feedback must focus strictly on nominees’ reputation, suitability, and integrity.

Comments must be addressed to the FJSC Secretary at the Supreme Court Complex, Abuja, or sent via email to [email protected] within fourteen days.

Each submission must include a verifying affidavit from a Superior Court of Record or Notary Public. False or unverified claims may attract sanctions.

The FJSC said the feedback process was vital to guarantee accountability, transparency, and confidence in judicial appointments.