The Federal High Court will, on March 31, commence its Easter Vacation.
Chief Judge of the Court, Justice John Tsoho, in a statement signed by FHC’s Assistant Director of Information, Dr Catherine Oby-Christopher, said the vacation would last till April 17.
Titled: “Notification of 2023 Easter Vacation and Roaster for Vacation Judges”, the statement said the vacation is pursuant to the provisions of Order 46, Rule 4 (b) of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019 (as amended).
The court resumes sitting on Tuesday, 18th April, 2023, in all judicial divisions,” it added.
The CJ said during the vacation period, the Abuja, Lagos and Port-Harcourt judicial divisions shall remain open to the public only for cases of extreme urgency.
Tsoho said the Abuja judicial division would cater for cases from the Federal Capital Territory, north central, northwestern and northeastern parts of the country, with Justices Ahmed Mohammed and Donatus Okorowo presiding.
“The Lagos division will cater for cases from all the southwestern states, while the Port-Harcourt judicial division will cater for cases from all states within the south-south and southeastern geo-political zones,” he said.
The CJ said while Justices T.G. Ringim and A.O. Awogboro would serve as vacation judges at the Lagos division, Justices A.T. Mohammed and S.I. Mark would preside at the Port-Harcourt division during the holiday period.
“The vacation judges and heads of divisions are, as usual, advised to promptly refer to the Hon. Chief Judge all matters, which they believe may require His Lordship’s urgent attention and directives.
“The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Honorable Justice John T. Tsoho, wishes his fellow lordships a wonderful vacation in advance,” the statement added.
