By Zainab Bakare
The Federal High Court has announced a sweeping new posting schedule affecting newly appointed and serving judges, in a move aimed at strengthening judicial efficiency across its divisions nationwide.
According to a statement issued in Abuja by the Court’s Director of Information, Dr Catherine-Oby Christopher, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Tsoho, approves the postings following recommendations of the National Judicial Council. The directive takes immediate effect, with all affected judges expected to assume duty at their respective divisions by May 13.
The restructuring follows the appointment of 14 new judges alongside the reposting of three existing ones, marking one of the most significant administrative deployments in recent times within the court system.
Under the new arrangement, Justice Hassan Dikko has been deployed to the Gusau Judicial Division in Zamfara State, while Justices Salim Olasupo Ibrahim and Onah Chigozie Sergius will serve at the Abuja Division.
Justice Sulaiman Amida Hassan moves to the Osogbo Division in Osun State, and Justice Muhammad Saidu has been assigned to the Minna Division in Niger State. Justice Igboko Conchita will serve at the Akure Division in Ondo State, while Justice Onuegbu Angela heads to the Yenagoa Division in Bayelsa State.
Others include Justice Galumje Edingah, posted to Abakaliki Division in Ebonyi State; Justice Ibrahim Eneabo, assigned to Gombe Division; and Justice Abubakar Usman, who will serve at the Ado-Ekiti Division in Ekiti State.
Justice Salihu Yunusa has been deployed to Damaturu Division in Yobe State, while Justice Ikpeme Bassey will serve in Uyo Division, Akwa Ibom State. Justice Shehu Adamu moves to Maiduguri Division in Borno State, Justice Mohammed Buba to Dutse Division in Jigawa State, and Justice Binjin-Eigegbe Nendelmum Judith to Lokoja Division in Kogi State.
In the same development, Justices Usoro Uduak and Nwoye Osinachi Donatus have been assigned to the Lagos Division, one of the court’s busiest judicial hubs.
The Federal High Court described the postings as part of ongoing efforts to enhance access to justice, improve case management, and ensure balanced judicial coverage across all divisions of the federation.
