Once again, the Christmas season is upon us, and as usual, many people, including Judges of the Federal High Court of Nigeria have already set plans in motion on how to spend the holidays.
Indeed, the year 2024 has been a tough year, hence, even these Judges say they need to rest.
As we speak, the Federal Judges are set to commence their Christmas Vacation on Monday, December 16, 2024.
Regular court sessions are set to begin on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, across all judicial divisions of the court nationwide.
The Vacation
This latest development was brought to public notice via a circular issued by the Chief Judge of the Court, Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho.
However, that statement indicates that the Judges will resume their duties on Monday, January 6, 2025.
This schedule is in accordance with Order 46, Rule 4 (C) of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019 (as amended).
Meanwhile, during the vacation period, the three primary judicial divisions—Abuja, Lagos, and Port-Harcourt—will remain operational and accessible to the public.
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However, only specific cases will be addressed by the vacation Judges.
The cases will include cases pertaining to the enforcement of fundamental rights, the arrest or release of vessels, and issues of significant national interest.
Meet The Vacation Judges
In the Abuja division, Justices Emeka Nwite and M. S. Liman will serve as vacation Judges.
Meanwhile, the Lagos division will be presided over by Justices Akintayo Aluko and Isaac Dipeolu.
Port-Harcourt will have Hon. Justices P. M. Ayua and A. T. Mohammed standing in as vacation Judges.
Furthermore, the Chief Judge extended his best wishes for a joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year to his fellow Judges in the circular.
