The Body of Benchers

The Body of Benchers is a statutory Body established by the Legal Practitioners Act, 1962 (as amended), Cap. L11 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. Section 3 of the Act stipulates that the Body of Benchers is the Legal Body of Practitioners of the highest distinction in the legal profession, which shall be responsible for the formal call to the Bar of persons seeking to become legal practitioners as well as disciplining of erring lawyers.

After Nigeria’s independence the Unsworth Commission of Legal Education was constituted by the then Prime Minister Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. The major recommendation was then henceforth all Lawyers should attend a mandatory course at the Nigeria Law School as a pre-condition for enrolment at the Supreme Court.

 

When the Body of Benchers was established, it had 16 members who were known as Foundation Members and were conferred with the state of Life Benchers, with Hon. Justice Adetokunbo Ademola, GCON as the pioneer Chairman of the Body.

 

The Body of Benchers is a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal. This is provided for pursuant to Section 3 (2) of the Act. This means the Body can sue and be sued in its own corporate name.

 

Being a Body created by an enabling law, the status of the Body as provided under the Legal Practitioners Act is that of an agency of the Federal Government under the Judiciary.

COMPOSITION OF THE BODY OF BENCHERS

  1. The Chief Justice of Nigeria and all the Justices of the Supreme Court;
  2. The President of the Court of Appeal
  3. The Attorney General of the Federation;
  4. The Presiding Justices of the Court of Appeal Divisions;
  5. The Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja;
  6. The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court;
  1. The Presiding Justices of the Court of Appeal Divisions;
  2. The Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja;
  3. The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court;
  4. The Chief Judges of the States of the Federation;
  5. The Attorney-General of the States of the Federation;
  6. The President of the Nigerian Bar Association;
  1. The Chairman of the Council of Legal Education;
  2. Thirty Legal Practitioners nominated by the Nigerian Bar Association;
  3. Such Number of persons not exceeding ten, who appear to the Body of Benchers to be eminent members of the Legal Profession in Nigeria of not less than 15 years’ of post-call standing.

FUNCTIONS OF THE BODY OF BENCHERS

  1. Call to Bar: One of the vital functions of the Body of Benchers is the formal Call to the Bar of persons desirous of becoming Legal Practitioners. This means that every qualified lawyer in Nigeria, whether belonging to the Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor or at the Bench as a Judge or Magistrate only becomes so qualified by virtue of being called to the Bar by the Body of Benchers and issued a certificate of Call. 
  2. Discipline of Lawyers: Another vital function of the Body of Benchers is the discipline of erring lawyers in Nigeria. This key function is carried out by the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) of the Body of Benchers. The Committee is charged with the duty of considering and determining any case where it is alleged that a person whose name is on the role has misbehaved in his capacity as a legal practitioner or for any other reason be the subject of proceedings under the Legal Practitioners Act.
  3. The Body of Benchers makes certain regulations towards upholding the core values of the legal profession. The Body of Benchers plays the significant advisory role of ensuring a harmonious relationship between the Bar and the Bench on any matter referred to the Body as it relates to the overall development of the legal profession. This important role is discharged by the Elders Committee of the Body.
  4. Section 3 (5) of the Legal Practitioners Act provides that the Body of Benchers shall have the power to make regulations for inter alia determining in connection thereto of any matter, which, in the opinion of the Benchers, requires to be determined.
  5. Sequel to the powers conferred on the Body of Benchers in (d) above, the Body, in its regulations provided for the establishment of Standing Committees of the Body from time to time and for such purposes as may be determined by the Body.

MEMBERS OF THE BODY OF BENCHERS

A. CHAIRMAN

Hon. Justice Mary U. Peter-Odili, CFR, DSSRS
Life Bencher

B. VICE-CHAIRMAN

Chief A. S. Awomolo, SAN
Life Bencher

C. FORMER CHAIRMEN OF THE BODY OF BENCHERS 

  1. Hon. Justice Adetokumbo Ademola, GCFR (Deceased) 1971-1972
  2. Hon. Justice Taslim Ellias, GCON (Deceased) 1972-1973
  3. Sir Darnley Alexender, KBE (Deceased) 1973-1974
  4. Hon. Justice Augustine Nnamani (Deceased) 1974-1975
  5. Hon. Justice Mohammed Bello, GCON (Deceased) 1975-1976
  6. Hon. Justice G.S. Sowemimo, GCON (Deceased) 1976-1977
  7. Chief Toye Coker, SAN (Deceased) 1977-1978
  8. Chief Dr. G. C. M. Onyuike, SAN (Deceased) 1978-1979
  9. Chief T.O. S. Benson, CFR, SAN (Deceased) 1979-1980
  10. Hon. Justice Fatayi-Williams, GCON (Deceased) 1980-1981
  11. Chief R.O.A. Akinjide, CON, SAN (Deceased) 1981-1982
  12. Hon. Justice A.G. Irikefe, GCON (Deceased) 1982-1983
  13. Alh. A. G. F. Abdul-Razaq, OFR, SAN (Deceased) 1983-1984
  14. Hon. Justice Kayode Eso, CON (Deceased) 1984-1985
  15. Chief F.R.A. Williams, CFR, SAN (Deceased) 1985-1986
  16. Hon. Justice Mamman Nasir, GCON  (Deceased) 1986-1987
  17. Hon. Justice A.O. Obaseki, CON (Deceased) 1987-1988
  18. Webber George Egbe, QC, SAN (Deceased) 1988-1989
  19. Hon. Judge Prince Bola CFR, SAN
    1989-1990
  20. Chief Bankole Oki, SAN (Deceased)
    1992-1993
  21. Hon. Justice M.L. Uwais, GCON
    1993-1994
  22. Mr. Kehinde Sofola, CON, SAN (Deceased) 1994-1995
  23. Hon. Justice M.M.A. Akanbi, CON (Deceased) 1995-1996
  24. Dr. Mudiaga Odje, OFR  (Deceased) 1996-1997
  25. Hon. Justice S.M.A Belgore, GCON
    1997-1998
  26. Mrs. H.A. Balogun, OON
    1998-1999
  27. Hon. Justice A. B. Wali, CON (Deceased) 1999-2000
  28. Alh. Abdullahi Ibrahim, CON, SAN (Deceased) 2000-2001
  29. Hon. Justice Karibi-Whyte, CON (Deceased) 2001-2002
  30. Sir C. O. Akpamgbo, SAN (Deceased) 2002-2003
  31. Hon. Justice I.L. Kutigi, GCON (Deceased) 2003-2004
  32. Chief Debo Akande, SAN (Deceased) 2004
  33. Hon. Justice S. U. Onu, CON (Deceased) 2004-2006
  34. Chief M. A. Ajomale (Deceased)
    2006-2007
  35. Hon. Justice Umar F. Abdullahi, CON 2007-2008
  36. Elder S.M. Olakunri, SAN 2008-2009
  37. Hon. Justice A. Katsina-Alu, GCON (Deceased) 2009-2010
  38. Chief G.N. Uwechue, SAN 2010-2011
  39. Hon. Justice Dahiru Musdapher, GCON (Deceased) 2011-2012
  40. Chief Idowu Sofola, MON, SAN (Deceased) 2012-2013
  41. Hon. Justice M.A. Mukhtar, GCON
    2013-2014
  42. Chief T.J.O. Okpoko, OON, SAN
    2014-2015
  43. Hon. Justice Mahmud Mohammed, GCON 2015-2016
  44. Chief Bandele A. Aiku, SAN (Deceased) 2016-2017
  45. Hon. Justice W.S.N. Onnoghen, GCON 2017-2018
  46. Alh. Bashir M. Dalhatu 2018-2019
  47. Hon. Justice Dr. I. T. Muhammad, CFR 2019-2020
  48. Mr. O. C. J. Okocha, MFR, SAN 2020-2021
  49. Hon. Justice Olabode Rhodes-Vivour, CFR 2021-2022
  50. Chief Wole Olanipekun, OFR, SAN
    2021-2022

CURRENT LIFE BENCHERS

  • Chief Amb. C.D. Orike
  • Hon. Justice T.A. Oyeyipo, OFR
  • K. O. Longe, Esq
  • Alh. (Dr.) Aliyu Salman, SAN
  • Hon. Justice Uthman Mohammed, CON
  • Hon. Justice A.I. Iguh, CON
  • Hon. Justice U.A. Kalgo, CFR
  • Hon. Justice G.A. Oguntade, CFR
  • Hon. Justice S.A. Akintan, CON
  • Hon. Justice R.H. Cudjoe, OFR
  • Hon Justice Umaru Eri, CON
  • Hon. Justice D.N. Eyamba-Idem, OFR
  • Chief Badru Olaogun
  • Chief A.S. Awomolo, SAN
  • Chief Albert Akpomudje, SAN
  • Mrs. Funke Adekoya, SAN
  • Mr. Olisa Agbakoba, OON, SAN
  • Hon. Justice A.I. Salami, CON
  • Hon. Justice J.O. Ogebe, CON
  • Hon. Justice Tijjani Abubakar, OFR
  • Hon. Justice B.S. Bansi, OFR
  • Hon. Justice R.P.I. Bozimo, OFR
  • Mr. J. B. Daudu, SAN
  • Sir G. Ofodile Okafor, OON, SAN
  • Hon. Justice F.F. Tabai, CON
  • Hon. Justice J.A. Fabiyi, CFR
  • Hon. Justice Z.A. Bulkachuwa, CFR
  • Hon. Justice Ibrahim Umar, OFR
  • Hon. Justice L.H. Gummi, OFR
  • Hon. Justice A.N. Nwankwo, CON
  • Tijjani Inuwa-Dutse, mni, Esq
  • Mr. R.A. Lawal-Rabana, SAN
  • Chief O.B. Onyali, SAN
  • Chief (Mrs) Pricilla O. Kuye
  • Yinka Fayokun, Esq
  • Chief Sena Anthony
  • Chief Adeniyi Akintola, SAN
  • Mr. A.B. Mahmoud, OON, SAN
  • Hon. Justice Suleiman Galadima, CFR
  • Hon. Justice S.A. Mahuta, OFR
  • Hon. Justice I.N. Ndu, OFR
  • Mr. Dele Adesina, SAN
  • Prince Lanke Odogiyon
  • (H.E.) Oluwarotimi O. Akeredolu, SAN
  • Chief M.O.O. Nwamu
  • Mr. Yusuf O. Ali, SAN
  • Mrs. Fatima Kwaku, MFR
  • Hon. Justice Amiru Sanusi, OFR
  • Chief J. K. Gadzama, OFR, SAN
  • (H.E.) Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, CFR
  • Mr. Augustine Alegeh, SAN
  • Mr. Okey Wali, SAN
  • Hon. Justice K. B. Akaahs, OFR
  • Hon. Justice M. D. Mohammed
  • Hon. Justice C. B. Ogunbiyi
  • Hon. Justice M. Peter Odili, CFR
  • Hon. Justice M. L. Garba
  • Hon. Justice M. B. Dongban- Mensem
  • Hon. Justice H.Y. Heman, CON
  • Hon. Justice Kashim Zannah, OFR
  • Hon. Justice Kate Abiri, CON
  • Hon. Justice I. N Auta, OFR
  • A. Mustapha Goniri, Esq
  • Mr. Umeh Kalu, SAN
  • Chief Bayo Ojo, CON, SAN
  • Mr. Tajudeen Oladoja, Esq
  • Mr. Emmanuel C. Ukala, SAN
  • Ichie L.M.E Ezeofor
  • Mr. Adetokunbo Kayode, SAN
  • Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, CON, SAN
  • Chief Charles Uwensuyi-Edosomwan, SAN
  • Mr. C. A. Ajuyah, SAN
  • Hon. Justice Emmanuel Ayoola, CON
  • Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola
  • Hon. Justice K.M.O. Kekere-Ekun
  • Hon. Justice Amina Augie, CON
  • Hon. Justice P. A. Galumje
  • Hon. Justice U. M. Abba Aji
  • Hon. Justice R. C. Agbo
  • Hon. Justice J. O. Bada
  • Hon. Justice S. Denton West
  • Hon. Justice A. S. Dahiru, OFR
  • Hon. Justice Kulu Aliyu, OFR
  • Mrs. Nella Andem-Rabana, SAN
  • Mr. Joe Abrahams, SAN
  • Hon. Edward G. Pwajok, SAN
  • Hon. Justice C. O. Idahosa
  • Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, SAN
  • Mr. Akin Osinbajo, SAN
  • Hon. Justice Olasehinde Kumuyi
  • Hon. Justice A.S. Daramola
  • Hon. Justice Peter N.C. Umeadi
  • Hon. Justice Josephine Y. Tuktur
  • Hon. Justice O.O. Olopade, CON
  • Mr. Kamaldeen Ajibade, SAN
  • Mr. Sani H. Garun Gabas, SAN
  • Chief John A. A. Ochoga
  • Lady Debbie N. Obodokwu
  • Mr. Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN
  • Ebenezer Obeya, Esq
  • Ibrahim Mark, Esq
  • Mrs. H. A. Turaki
  • Hon. Justice O. F. Omoleye
  • Hon. Justice H. M. Ogunwunmiju
  • (H. E.) Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, GCON, SAN
  • S. Ibrahim Tahir, Esq
  • Hon. Justice Olufunola O. Adekeye, CON
  • Hon. Justice S. S. Alagoa, OFR
  • Hon. Justice Oyebola O. Ojo
  • Hon. Justice S. U. Dikko
  • Prof. Ogugua V. C. Ikpeze
  • Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN
  • (H. E.) Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON
  • Mr. D. D. Dodo, OFR, SAN
  • Hon. Justice J. I. Okoro
  • Hon. Justice C. C. Nweze
  • Hon. Justice Abdul Aboki
  • Hon. Justice I. K. Banu
  • Hon. Justice Marshal Umukoro
  • Hon. Justice Ishaq Bello
  • Murtala Aliyu Kankia, Esq
  • Hon. Justice A. G. Mshelia
  • Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN
  • Hon. Justice S. D. Kawu
  • Hon. Justice M. L. Abimbola
  • Hon. Justice P. O. Nnadi
  • Mr. Uwemedimo Nwoko, SAN
  • Kaka Shehu Lawan, Esq
  • Mr. Sulaiman Usman, SAN
  • Dr. Francis Chuka Agbu, SAN
  • Chief Ferdinand Oshioke Orbih, SAN
  • Dr. T. C. Osanakpo, SAN
  • Hon. Justice Fati Lami Abubakar, CON
  • Mr. Joe Agi, SAN
  • Hon. Justice Ahmad Belgore
  • Hon. Justice Rabi Umar
  • Hon. Justice Nura S. Umar
  • Chief Miletus Eze
  • Ahmad Usman El-Marzuq
  • Mr. Ibrahim Sanni Muhammed, SAN
  • Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN
  • George Etomi, Esq

DECEASED LIFE BENCHERS

  • Hon. Justice F. O. Anyaegbunam, CON
  • Chief B. A. Ibironke, SAN
  • Otunba (Mrs) Ajayi Okunuga, SAN
  • Hon. Justice A. N. Aniagolu, CON
  • Hon. Justice Philip Nna-Emeka Agu, CON
  • Hon. Justice H. O. Okwuosa
  • Hon. Justice M. E. Ogundare, CON
  • Hon. Justice Muazu Mohammed, OFR
  • Hon. Justice Edem Koofreh
  • Prof. Jelili Omotola, SAN
  • Chief Olisa Chukwura, OFR, SAN
  • Chief Philip Umeadi, SAN
  • Dr. F. A. Ajayi, OON, SAN
  • Hon. Justice C. O. Oputa, CON
  • Law O. Akhidenor, Esq
  • Chief D. O. Ajijola, SAN
  • Chief Chike Ofodile, SAN
  • Hon. Justice M. B. Belgore
  • Hon. Justice S. S. Darazo, OFR
  • Hon. Justice A. O. Ejiwunmi, CON
  • Hon. Justice Olajide Olatawura, CON
  • Chief Andrew Ayemene, SAN
  • Hon. Justice Niki Tobi, CON
  • Segun Onakoya, Esq
  • Chief N. Nwanodi, SAN
  • Alh. S. A. M. Liberty, OFR
  • M. U. Ibrahim, Esq
  • Chief J. K. Jegede, SAN
  • Hon. Justice M. S. Commassie, CON
  • Chief Bayo Aluko-Olokun, SAN
  • Hon. Justice M. O. Onalaja, OFR
  • Charles Mafua, Esq
  • Abdulhameed Ibrahim, Esq
  • Hon. Justice L. C. Dakyen
  • Mr. Obi Okwusogu, SAN
  • Hon. Justice I. F. Ogbuagu, CON
  • Hon. Justice F. A. Ibiyeye, OFR
  • (HRM) D.V.F. Olateru Olagbegi, CFR
  • Hon. Justice M.D. Saleh, CON
  • Hon. Justice G. M. Nabaruma
  • Chief A.O.E Eghobamien, SAN
  • Hon. Justice Nasiru Ajanah, CON
  • Inuwa Abdul-Kadir, Esq
  • Hon. Justice J.N. Ndajiwo, OFR
  • Hon. Justice Adamu Aliyu, OFR
  • Hon. Justice Shehu Atiku
  • Chief Ziggy Azike
  • Hon. Justice N. S. Ngwuta, CFR
  • Hon. Justice Aminu Sabo Ringim
  • Hon. Justice K. M. Kolo
  • Hon. Justice I. Hwande, OFR

JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT

  • Hon. Justice Dr. I.T. Muhammad, CFR Chief Justice of Nigeria, LB
  • Hon. Justice M. Peter Odili, CFR Justice, Supreme Court, LB
  • Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola Justice, Supreme Court, LB
  • Hon. Justice M.D. Muhammad Justice, Supreme Court, LB
  • Hon. Justice K.M.O. Kekere-Ekun Justice, Supreme Court, LB
  • Hon. Justice J. I. Okoro Justice, Supreme Court, LB
  • Hon. Justice C. C. Nweze Justice, Supreme Court, LB
  • Hon. Justice Amina Augie, CON Justice, Supreme Court, LB
  • Hon. Justice Ejembi Eko Justice, Supreme Court
  • Hon. Justice U. M. Abba Aji Justice, Supreme Court, LB
  • Hon. Justice Abdu Aboki Justice, Supreme Court, LB
  • Hon. Justice H.M. Ogunwumiju Justice, Supreme Court, LB
  • Hon. Justice Lawal Garba Justice, Supreme Court, LB
  • Hon. Justice M.M Saulawa Justice, Supreme Court
  • Hon. Justice J. Adamu Jauro Justice, Supreme Court
  • Hon. Justice Tijjani Abubakar Justice, Supreme Court
  • Hon. Justice Emmanuel Agim Justice, Supreme Court

PRESIDING JUSTICES OF THE COURT OF APPEAL

  • Hon. Justice M. B. Dongban- Mensem President, Court of Appeal, LB
  • Hon. Justice Joseph. S. Ikyegh Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt,
  • Hon. Justice R. C. Agbo Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Calabar, LB
  • Hon. Justice J. O. Bada Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Lagos, LB
  • Hon. Justice O. F. Omoleye Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Benin, LB
  • Hon. Justice James Shehu Abiriyi Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Jos
  • Hon. Justice J. H. Sankey Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Gombe
  • Hon. Justice. Ahmad O. Belgore Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Enugu
  • Hon. Justice Ali. A.B Gumel Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Sokoto
  • Hon Justice H. S. Tsammani Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Abuja
  • Hon. Justice M. A. Owoade Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Kaduna
  • Hon. Justice U. I. Ndukwe-Anyanwu Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Ilorin
  • Hon. Justice Ita George Mbaba Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Kano
  • Hon. Justice Chidi N. Uwa Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Yola
  • Hon. Justice T. N. Orji-Abadua Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Ekiti
  • Hon. Justice H. S. Tsammani Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Abuja
  • Hon Justice C. E. Nwosu-Iheme Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Awka
  • Hon. Justice A. O. Lokulo-Sodipe Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Akure
  • Hon. Justice R. N Pemu Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Owerri
  • Hon. Justice Mohammed A. Danjuma Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Asaba
  • Hon. Justice I. I. Agube Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Makurdi

CHIEF JUDGE OF THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT

  • Hon. Justice John T. Tsoho President, Court of Appeal, LB

ACTING CHIEF JUDGE OF THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA

  • Hon. Justice Husseini Baba-Yusuf President, Court of Appeal, LB

CHIEF JUDGES OF STATES

  1. Justice Onuoha A. K. Ogwe
    Chief Judge, Abia State
  2. Hon. Justice Nathan Musa
    Chief Judge, Adamawa State
  3. Hon. JusticeEkaette F. Fabian-Obot
    Chief Judge, Akwa-Ibom State
  4. Hon. Justice Onochie M. Anyachebelu
    Chief Judge, Anambra State
  5. Hon. Justice Rabi T. Umar
    Chief Judge, Bauchi State
  6. Hon. Justice Kate Abiri, CON
    Chief Judge, Bayelsa State, LB
  7. Hon. Justice Aondover Kakaan
    Chief Judge, Benue State
  8. Hon. Justice Kashim Zannah, OFR
    Chief Judge, Borno State, LB
  9. Hon. Justice Akon Bassey Ikpeme
    Chief Judge, Cross River State
  10. Hon. Justice Theresa T. Obiajulu O. Diai
    Chief Judge, Delta State
  11. Hon. Justice Ngene Anagu Elvis
    Chief Judge, Ebonyi State
  12. Hon. Justice Joe Acha
    Chief Judge, Edo State

13. Hon. Justice Oyewole Adeyeye
      Chief Judge, Ekiti State

14. Hon. Justice Afojulu Raymond Ozoemena
      Chief Judge, Enugu State

15. Hon. Justice Joseph Ahmed Awak
      Chief Judge, Gombe State

16. Hon. Justice T. E. Chikeka
      Chief Judge, Imo State

17. Hon. Justice Umaru Maigari Sadiq
      Chief Judge, Jigawa State

18. Hon. Justice Mohammed Lawal Bello
      Chief Judge, Kaduna State

19. Hon. Justice Nura Sagir Umar
      Chief Judge, Kano State

20. Hon. Justice Musa Danladi Abubakar
       Chief Judge, Katsina State

21. Hon. Justice Mohammed Suleiman Ambursa
      Chief Judge, Kebbi State

22. Hon. Justice Richard Oloruju Olorunfemi
      (Ag) Chief Judge, Kogi State

23. Hon. Justice Sulyman Kawu
       Chief Judge, Kwara State, LB

24. Hon. Justice Kazeem Alogba
       Chief Judge, Lagos State

25. Hon. Justice Aisha Bashir Aliyu
       Chief Judge, Nasarawa State

26. Hon. Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdumalik
       (Ag) Chief Judge, Niger State

27. Hon. Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu
       Chief Judge, Ogun State

28. Hon. Justice W. A. Akintoroye
       Chief Judge, Ondo State

29. Hon. Justice Oyebola A. Ojo
       Chief Judge, Osun State, LB

30. Hon. Justice Munta L. Abimbola
       Chief Judge, Oyo State, LB

31. Hon. Justice David G. Mann
       Ag. Chief Judge, Plateau State

32. Hon. Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi
       Chief Judge, Rivers State

33. Hon. Justice Saídu Sifawa
       Chief Judge, Sokoto State

34. Hon. Justice Philibus Andhetur
       Chief Judge, Taraba State

35. Hon. Justice Gumna Kasim Kaigama
       Chief Judge, Yobe State

36. Hon. Justice Kulu Aliyu
       Chief Judge, Zamfara State, LB

HON. ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION AND MINISTER OF JUSTICE

Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, LB