By Gloria Ogbonna
The Senate completed the confirmation process for 11 nominees recommended to fill vacancies on the Supreme Court bench, as reported during the plenary session chaired by Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters.
Among the confirmed Justices are Jummai Sankey (North-Central), Moore Adumein (South-South), Haruna Tsammani (North-East), Chidiebere Uwa (South-East), Chioma Nwosu-Iheme (South-East), Obande Ogbuinya (South-East), Stephen Adah (North-Central), Habeeb Abiru (South-West), Jamilu Tukur (North-West), Abubakar Umar (North-West), and Mohammed Idris (North-Central).
The appointment of these justices became imperative as the Supreme Court operated with a shortfall of only 10 justices, below the statutory requirement of 21 judges.
During discussions, Senator Orji Kalu highlighted concerns about the state of the judiciary's budget, urging a closer examination to ensure effective justice delivery, expressing dismay over the decline in the judiciary's performance.
Additionally, Senator Seriake Dickson emphasized the importance of filling judicial vacancies promptly to avoid delays that might negatively impact the judicial system's credibility.
The appointment process commenced after President Bola Tinubu's letter to the Senate requesting the screening and confirmation of the recommended justices.
The nominees were subsequently referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters for assessment and legislative consideration.
Following the confirmation, the Senate adjourned its plenary session until December 29, likely aiming to pass the N27.5 trillion Appropriation Bill presented to the joint session of the National Assembly.
Source vanguard
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