BEVERLY HILLS, November 05, (THEWILL) – The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justice John Tsoho as the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court.
The Upper Chamber also approved the appointment of Honourable Justice Benedict Bakwaph Kanyip as the President of the National Industrial Court (NIC) of Nigeria.
These resolutions of the Red Chamber on Tuesday followed the presentation of the report on the screening of the nominees by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele on the floor.
Senator Bamidele recommended the two Justices to the Senate for confirmation “having screened the nominees and being satisfied with their exposure, experience, performance, qualifications and competence.”
The Senate unanimously approved the confirmation of the nominees when put to voice vote by the Senate President Ahmad Lawan.
Lawan in his remarks said the National Assembly will work with the executive to ensure a conducive working environment for the nation’s judiciary.
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