The Federal High Court will commence its Easter vacation on March 31, lasting until April 17. Chief Judge Justice John T. Tsoho announced this in a statement signed by the court’s Assistant Director of Information, Dr. Catherine Oby‑Christopher, citing Order 46, Rule 4(b) of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019 (as amended). The court will resume sitting on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, across all judicial divisions.
During the vacation, the Abuja, Lagos, and Port‑Harcourt divisions will remain open to the public only for cases of extreme urgency. The Abuja division will handle matters from the Federal Capital Territory, the North Central, North‑Western, and North‑Eastern regions, with Justices Ahmed Mohammed and Donatus Okorowo presiding. The Lagos division will cover all South‑Western states, while the Port‑Harcourt division will be responsible for cases from the South‑South and South‑Eastern geo‑political zones.
Justices T. G. Ringim and A. O. Awogboro will serve as vacation judges in the Lagos division, and Justices A. T. Mohammed and S. I. Mark will preside in the Port‑Harcourt division during the holiday period. Vacation judges and heads of divisions are reminded to promptly refer any matters requiring urgent attention to the Chief Judge.
The statement concluded with Chief Judge Justice John T. Tsoho wishing his fellow lordships a wonderful vacation in advance. (NAN)
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