The Federal High Court of Nigeria has approved the establishment of a Vacation Court at its Enugu Division to address urgent and sensitive legal matters within the South East Geo-Political Zone during the Court’s upcoming long vacation period.
A statement by Director Information Federal High Court of Nigeria, Catherine Oby Christopher Ph.D stated that “this
initiative is in response to an appeal made by the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Oji River Branch, Sir K. Chukwudi Olemeforo, FICMIC, FICA, as conveyed in his letter dated 24th June, 2025.
“The Honourable Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Hon. Justice John T. Tsoho, KSS, OFR, FCIArb (UK), granted the approval after considering the merit and particularly, the need for continuous access to justice in the area.
“The Vacation Court sittings are scheduled to commence on Monday, 28th July 2025, and will run until Tuesday, 16th September 2025. The court will be presided over by Hon. Justice M. T. Segun-Bello.”
She said “the special court sitting will entertain urgent or sensitive matters arising from the South East States of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo.”
The Federal High Court remains committed to ensuring timely justice delivery and upholding the rule of law, even during vacation periods.