The Federal High Court of Nigeria has announced its 2026 Easter Vacation and the Roster for Vacation Judges.
According to a circular issued and signed by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, KSS, OFR, FCIArb. (UK), the Court shall proceed on its Easter Vacation for the year 2026 from Tuesday, 7 April 2026 to Monday, 13 April 2026. a statement issued by Dr. Catherine Oby Christopher
Director, Information stated.
This is pursuant to the provisions of Order 46, Rule 4(c) of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019 (as amended).
The Court shall resume normal sittings on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, in all Judicial Divisions.
During the vacation period, the Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt and Enugu core Judicial Divisions shall remain open to the public strictly for matters of extreme urgency.
It should be noted that only matters relating to the enforcement of Fundamental Rights; arrest or release of vessels; and matters concerning dire national interest shall be entertained by the Vacation Judges during the period.
The following Honourable Judges have been designated to serve as Vacation Judges:
ABUJA JUDICIAL DIVISION
- Hon. Justice Emeka Nwite
- Hon. Justice Musa S. Liman
LAGOS JUDICIAL DIVISION
- Hon. Justice Akintayo Aluko
- Hon. Justice Ogazi F. Nkemakonam
PORT HARCOURT JUDICIAL DIVISION
- Hon. Justice Phoebe M. Ayua
- Hon. Justice Adamu T. Mohammed
ENUGU JUDICIAL DIVISION
- Hon. Justice Mabel T. Segun-Bello
The Vacation Judges and Heads of Divisions are advised, as usual, to promptly refer to the Honourable Chief Judge any matter requiring His Lordship’s urgent attention and directives.
Furthermore, the dates stated herein supersede any dates previously circulated or obtained from other sources.
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Hon. Justice John T. Tsoho, KSS, OFR, FCIArb. (UK), wishes his brother Judges and the entire judiciary a wonderful Easter holidays in advance.