Dear Colleagues,
By a letter dated 12th February, 2025, the Honourable Chief Judge of the Federal High Court has requested the President of the Nigerian Bar Association to nominate suitably qualified persons, to be recommended for appointment to the Federal High Court Bench. The available slots are for candidates from Cross River State, The Federal Capital Territory, Kwara State, Nasarawa State, Sokoto State and Zamfara State.
Members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) who are suitably qualified and are interested in applying for appointment to the Federal High Court Bench, and who are from any of the above-listed states, are enjoined to submit Expression of Interest to the National Secretariat of the NBA on or before 24th March 2025. All correspondences should be addressed to:
The President
Nigerian Bar Association
c/o Grace Igyo, Esq.
Head, Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Department,
Nigerian Bar Association
National Secretariat
Plot 1101 Muhammadu Buhari Way
Central Business District
Abuja.
The expressions of interest should include the following attached thereto:
A copy of the Applicant’s Curriculum Vitae
A copy of the Applicant’s Call to Bar Certificate
Evidence of payment of Bar Practicing Fees (BPF) as and when due, for the past 10 years
Evidence of payment of NBA Branch Dues as and when due, for the past 10 years
Evidence of attendance at Conferences of the NBA
Evidence of membership of Sections or Fora of the NBA
Certified true copies of at least 6 Judgments in contested cases conducted by the Applicant (Legal Practitioner) within the 5 years preceding the application
A letter of good standing from the Chairman of the applicant’s Branch confirming that he or she possess the qualities set out in Rule 4(4)(i)(a), (b) and (d) of the National judicial Council Guidelines for the Appointment of Judicial Officers for Superior Courts of Record as reproduced hereunder:
“In all cases:
a) Good character and reputation, diligence and hard work, honesty, integrity and sound knowledge of law and consistent adherence to professional ethics;
As may be applicable:
b) Active successful practice at the Bar, including satisfactory presentation of cases in Court as a Legal Practitioner either in private practice or as a Legal Officer in any Public Service;
c) …
d) Credible record of teaching law, legal research in a reputable University and publication of legal works…”
An electronic copy of the Expression of Interest and the accompanying documents should also be uploaded using this link:
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