The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 28 candidates for various judicial appointments in its latest effort to fill vacancies across state courts.
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NJC’s Deputy Director (Information) Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe said in a statement on Wednesday that the council made the decision at its 112th meeting held on 3 November.
The council, chaired by Chief Justice of Nigeria Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, also reached decisions on several disciplinary matters.
Of the 28 candidates recommended, 24 were for appointment as Judges of the High Courts of Kano, Ebonyi, Edo, Adamawa and Ogun States.
One candidate was recommended for appointment as Grand Kadi of the Plateau State Sharia Court of Appeal, while another was recommended as Kadi of the Adamawa State Sharia Court of Appeal.
Two others were recommended for appointment as judges of the Adamawa State Customary Court of Appeal.
All recommended candidates are expected to be sworn in by their respective state governors without delay.