The Federal High Court (FHC) will on July 27, 2026 proceed on its annual vacation, announcing judges that would be on duty while it lasts.
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, announced this in a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday.
The statement, endorsed by Catherine Christopher, the FHC’s Director of Information in Abuja, said the vacation would come to an end on September 11, 2026.
Tsoho said the announcement was pursuant to Order 46, Rule 4(d) of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019.
He said: “The annual vacation is scheduled to begin on July 27 and on September 11.
“During the vacation period, the court will continue to provide judicial services in urgent matters through designated vacation courts.
“Accordingly, the Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Enugu Judicial Divisions will remain operational to entertain cases requiring immediate judicial attention.
“Members of the public and legal practitioners are advised to file and prosecute urgent matters only at the designated vacation courts closest to them.”
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik and Justice Obiora Egwuatu will preside over matters in the Abuja Division, while Justice Akintayo Aluko and Justice Ogazi Nkemakonam would be for the Lagos Division.
Also, Justice P. M. Ayua and Justice A. T. Mohammed would be adjudicating at the Port Harcourt Division, while Justice F. O. G. Ogunbanjo and Justice M. T. Segun-Bello would be presiding at Enugu Division.
The Chief Judge wished his fellow Lordships a pleasant vacation in advance.
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