The Supreme Court of Nigeria is the highest court in the country. It is composed of the Chief Justice of Nigeria and not more than twenty other justices appointed by the President on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council and confirmed by the Senate. Justices retire at the mandatory age of 70.
Chief Justice of Nigeria
- Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun (CJN)
Current Justices
- Hon. Justice John Inyang Okoro
- Hon. Justice Uwani Musa Abba Aji
- Hon. Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba
- Hon. Justice Helen Moronkeji Ogunwumiju
- Hon. Justice Ibrahim Mohammed Musa Saulawa
- Hon. Justice Adamu Jauro
- Hon. Justice Tijjani Abubakar
- Hon. Justice Emmanuel Akomaye Agim
- Hon. Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani
- Hon. Justice Moore Aseimo Adumein
- Hon. Justice Jummai Hannatu Sankey
- Hon. Justice Chidiebere Nwaoma Uwa
- Hon. Justice Chioma Egondu Nwosu-Iheme
- Hon. Justice Obande Festus Ogbuinya
- Hon. Justice Stephen Jonah Adah
- Hon. Justice Habeeb Adewale Abiru
- Hon. Justice Jamilu Yammama Tukur
- Hon. Justice Abubakar Sadiq Umar
- Hon. Justice Mohammed Baba Idris
These appointments followed the swearing-in of eleven new justices in 2024 to restore the court to its full constitutional strength.
Address of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Supreme Court of Nigeria
Three Arms Zone
PMB 308
Abuja
Nigeria
