Call for Expressions of Interest for the Appointment of 10 Additional Judges to the High Court of FCT, Abuja

Dear Colleagues,

By a letter dated 10th July, 2026 the Honourable Chief Judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has requested the President of the Nigerian Bar Association to nominate suitably qualified persons, to be recommended for appointment to the High Court Bench. The available slots are for candidates from Abia State, Akwa-Ibom State, Katsina State, Borno State, Ebonyi State, Lagos State, Osun State, and Sokoto State.

Members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) who are suitably qualified and are interested in applying for appointment to the 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 20th July 2026. 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:

1. A copy of the Applicant’s Curriculum Vitae

2. A copy of the Applicant’s Call to Bar Certificate

3. Evidence of payment of Bar Practicing Fees (BPF) as and when due, for the past 10 years

4. Evidence of payment of NBA Branch Dues as and when due, for the past 10 years

5. Evidence of attendance at Conferences of the NBA

6. Evidence of membership of Sections or Fora of the NBA

7. Certified true copies of at least 6 Judgments in contested cases conducted by the Applicant (Legal Practitioner) within the 5 years preceding the application

8. 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:

https://forms.gle/41T7zQgEn1kincmr8

Upon receipt of the expressions of interest, the National Secretariat may publish the names of the interested candidates and request comments thereon from members of the NBA. The candidates may thereafter be invited for a screening interview.

Applicants are advised to address and deliver a similar expression of interest to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court on or before 21st July 2026. Kindly Note that submissions received after the expiration of the specified date will not be considered.

For further enquiries/clarifications, please contact Grace on 08065901348 or Adaeze on 0703908418.

Bridget Ijeoma Edokwe
National Publicity Secretary
Nigerian Bar Association, NBA

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