Federal High Court to start Easter break on March 31.

The Federal High Court’s Easter break will start on March 31.

The FHC’s Assistant Director of Information, Dr. Catherine Oby-Christopher, who is also the Chief Judge, revealed this in a statement that was signed by Justice Tsoho, who stated that the vacation will extend until April 17.

The statement partly read, This is pursuant to the provisions of Order 46, Rule 4 (b) of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019 (as amended).

“The court would resume sitting on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in all judicial divisions,” he said.

The Chief Judge states that only matters of exceptional urgency will keep the Abuja, Lagos, and Port-Harcourt judicial divisions available to the public during the break.

Justices Donatus Okorowo and Ahmed Mohammed will preside over cases from the Federal Capital Territory, North Central, North Western, and North Eastern regions of the nation, according to Tsoho.

“The Lagos division will cater for cases from all the South Western states, while the Port-Harcourt judicial division will be responsible for cases from all states within the South-South and South Eastern geo-political zones,” he said.

The CJ stated that although Justices A.T. Mohammed and S.I. Mark would preside at the Port-Harcourt division during the holiday season, Justices T.G. Ringim and A.O. Awogboro would act as vacation judges in the Lagos division.

“The vacation judges and heads of divisions are as usual advised to promptly refer to the Hon. Chief Judge all matters which they believe may require His Lordship’s urgent attention and directives.

“The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Honorable Justice John T. Tsoho, wishes his fellow lordships a wonderful vacation in advance,” the statement added.