Justice John Tsoho, Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, has announced that the court will begin its annual Easter vacation on April 16.
The break, which will last until April 28, is part of the court’s yearly schedule to allow judges and staff time to observe the holiday and rest before resuming official duties.
This was contained in a statement issued by Catherine Christopher, Director, Information, Federal High Court on Monday in Abuja.
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The circular signed by Justice Tsoho, noted that the vacation is pursuant to the provisions of Order 46, Rule 4 (C) of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019 (as amended).
The statement said the Court will resume sitting on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in all Judicial Divisions.
Christopher added that during the vacation period, the Abuja, Lagos and Port-Harcourt core Judicial Divisions will remain open to the public only for cases of extreme urgency.
It is important to note that during the vacation, only matters relating to enforcement of Fundamental Rights; Arrest or Release of Vessels and matters that concerns dire National Interest are to be entertained by Vacation Judges” Dr Oby Christopher stated.
The following Judges, according to the statement, will serve as vacation Judges: Justice Emeka Nwite and Justice Musa S. Liman Abuja Judicial Division); Justice Akintayo Aluko and Justice Isaac I. Dipeolu (Lagos Judicial Division), while Justice Phoebe M. Ayua and Justice Adamu T. Mohammed will serve as vacation judges for Port-Harcourt Division.
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The statement advised the Vacation Judges and Heads of Divisions to promptly refer to the Chief Judge all matters which they believe may require His Lordship’s urgent attention and directives.
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