The Federal High Court has announced dates and a roster for its 2025 annual Easter vacation.
In a statement released on Monday, the Director of Information, Dr. Catherine Oby Christopher, said the vacation will commence from Wednesday, April 16, to Monday, April 28.
Christopher stated that the circular for the vacation was signed by the Chief Judge, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, pursuant to the provisions of Order 46, Rule 4 (C) of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019 (as amended).
According to her, “The Court resumes sitting on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in all Judicial Divisions.
“During the vacation period, the Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt core judicial divisions shall remain open to the public only for cases of extreme urgency.
“It is important to note that during the vacation, only matters relating to the enforcement of fundamental rights, arrest or release of vessels, and matters that concern dire national interest are to be entertained by vacation judges.
She listed the vacation judges as follows:
ABUJA JUDICIAL DIVISION
Hon. Justice Emeka Nwite
Hon. Justice Musa S. Liman
LAGOS JUDICIAL DIVISION
Hon. Justice Akintayo Aluko
Hon. Justice Isaac I. Dipeolu
PORT-HARCOURT JUDICIAL DIVISION
Hon. Justice Phoebe M. Ayua
Hon. Justice Adamu T. Mohammed
“The vacation judges and heads of divisions are, as usual, advised to promptly refer to the Hon. Chief Judge all matters that they believe may require His Lordship’s urgent attention and directives.
“The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Honourable Justice John T. Tsoho, wishes his fellow lordships a wonderful Easter celebration in advance,” Christopher stated.
