The Federal High Court (FHC) will, on July 27, proceed on its annual vacation on July 27, the Chief Judge (CJ), Justice John Tsoho, announced on Wednesday.
Justice Tsoho, in a statement issued by Mrs Catherine Christopher, the FHC’s Director of Information on Wednesday in Abuja, said the vacation would come to an end on Sept. 11.
He said the announcement was pursuant to Order 46, Rule 4(d) of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019.
“The annual vacation is scheduled to begin on July 27 and on Sept. 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,” the statement said.
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 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.
