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Senate passes Bill to increase number of High Court judges

The Senate on Wednesday considered a Bill seeking to increase the number of High Court judges from the present 70 to 100. The Bill which … Continue reading Senate passes Bill to increase number of High Court judges


The Senate on Wednesday considered a Bill seeking to increase the number of High Court judges from the present 70 to 100.

The Bill which was sponsored by the Senator representing Sokoto South, Umaru Dahiru is aimed at facilitating quick dispensation of justice.

“Due to the high number of cases at the disposal of the judges, it is absolutely necessary, for this bill to be passed into law in order to address legal issues”

Mr Dahiru said that the Federal High Court presently has 34 divisions spread across the country, while 2 additional divisions have been created in Taraba and Kebbi states.

After a clause by clause consideration of the Bill by the Senators, the Bill was read for the 3rd time and passed.

Senate president David Mark while commenting on the passage of the Bill expressed optimism that most pending cases will be expeditiously dealt with.

“As for the requirement for further increase of the number of judges, we are always here, but I think they should make use of this 100 first. But there is also need for us to actually get most of our cases out of the way because there are too many cases that are pending. Whatever the reasons, I would like to appeal to the judiciary that they should please try as much as they can. We are always here to cooperate with them,” he said.