Judges of the Federal High Court of Nigeria are scheduled to commence their Christmas Vacation on Monday, December 16, 2024.
Naijaonpoint understands that regular court sessions are set to begin on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, across all judicial divisions of the court nationwide.
A circular issued by the Chief Judge of the Court, Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, 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).
Throughout the vacation period, the three primary judicial divisions—Abuja, Lagos, and Port-Harcourt—will remain operational and accessible to the public.
However, only cases pertaining to the enforcement of fundamental rights, the arrest or release of vessels, and issues of significant national interest will be addressed by the vacation Judges.
In the Abuja division, Justices Emeka Nwite and M. S. Liman will serve as vacation Judges, while the Lagos division will be presided over by Justices Akintayo Aluko and Isaac Dipeolu.
The Port-Harcourt division will have Hon. Justices P. M. Ayua and A. T. Mohammed fulfilling the role of vacation Judges.
The Chief Judge extended his best wishes for a joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year to his fellow Judges in the circular.