NJC RECOMMENDS APPOINTMENTS OF HON. DR. JUSTICE I. T. MUHAMMAD, CFR, AS SUBSTANTIVE CJN, AND EIGHT (8) OTHERS AS HEADS OF COURT

The National Judicial Council rose today from an Emergency Meeting to recommend to President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, the appointment of Hon. Dr. Justice I. T. Muhammad, CFR, as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria.

The Meeting which was initially presided over by Hon. Mr. Justice Umaru Abdullahi, CON, considered and approved the recommendation of its Interview Committee that screened the two candidates presented by the Federal Judicial Service Commission, to it for appointment as Chief Justice of Nigeria. Read more