The Chief Adegboyega Awomolo SAN, led Body of Benchers, has reconstituted its committees, injecting life into them, for maximum, efficient delivery of their mandate.
The committees and their members, are as follows:
STANDING COMMITTEES:
1. INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY COMMITTEE (FORMALLY CALLED BUILDING COMMITTEE)
Members:
1. Mr. RA Lawal-Rabana, SAN, – Chairman- Life Bencher.
2. Mr. Uwemedimo Nwoko, SAN – Vice Chairman-Life Bencher.
3. Mrs. H.A Turaki – Life Bencher.
4. H.E Ezenwo Nyesom Wike – Life Bencher.
5. Dr. Chuka Agbu, SAN – Life Bencher.
6. Chief. Ferdinand Orbih, SAN – Life Bencher.
7. Mr. Obafemi Adewale, SAN – Life Bencher.
8. (HE) Mohammed A. Abubakar, SAN –Life Bencher.
9. Hon. Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik –Chief Judge, Niger State.
10. Hon. Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu – Chief Judge, Ogun State.
11. Sen. Mike Ajegbo –Bencher.
FINANCE BUDGET AND INVESTMENT (FORMALLY FINANCE COMMITTEE)
Members:
1. Olorogun Albert Akpomudje, SAN – Chairman Life Bencher.
2. Hon. Justice P.O Nadi – Vice Chairman Life Bencher.
3. Ichie L.M. E Ezeofor – Life Bencher.
4. Hon. Edward G. Pwajok, SAN –Life Bencher.
5. George Etomi, Esq – Life Bencher.
6. Dr. Garba Tetengi, SAN, MNI – Life Bencher.
7. Hon. Justice Oyebola A. Ojo – Chief Judge, Osun State.
8. Hon. Justice Iyabo Yerima – Chief Judge, Oyo State.
9. Mr. Dayo Akpata, SAN – Hon. Attorney General, Ekiti State.
10. Adebayo Oba Adelodun, SAN – Bencher.3. PUBLICATION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE.
Members:
1. Hon. Justice H. M.Ogunwumiju, JSC, – Chairman, Justice, Supreme Court, Life Bencher.
2. Prof. Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, OON, SAN – Vice Chairman Bencher.
3. Hon. Justice Chinwe Iyizoba, JCA (rtd) – Bencher.
4. Hon. Justice Aisha Bashir Aliyu – Chief Judge, Nasarawa State.
5. Bukhari Bello, MFR, mni, Esq—Bencher.
6. Mr. Godwin Omoaka, SAN – Bencher.
7. Mr. Omoyemi Latef Akangbe, SAN —Bencher.
8. Mr. Usman Ogwu Sule, SAN – Bencher.
9. Mr. Lesley Artur Nyander, SAN – Bencher.
10. Hon. William Agwadza Atedze –Bencher
4. ELDERS COMMITTEE.
Members:
1. Mrs. H.A Balogun – Chairman
2. All Past Chairmen of the Body of Benchers – members.
5. SCREENING COMMITTEE.
Members: 1. Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON, (CJN) – Chairman.
2. Hon. Justice B.S Bansi. OFR – Vice Chairman, Life Bencher.
3. Tijjani Inuwa-Dutse, mni, Esq –Life Bencher.
4. Mrs. Fatima Kwaku, MFR –Life Bencher.
5. Mr. Tajudeen Oladoja, SAN – Life Bencher.
6. Mr. C.A Ajuyah, SAN – Bencher.
7. Mr. Joe Abraham, SAN – Life Bencher.
8. Chief. John A.A Ochoga – Life Bencher.
9. Murtala Aliyu Kankia, Esq – Life Bencher.
10. Hon. Justice Dije Aboki – Chief Judge, Kano State.
6. LEGAL PRACTITIONERS DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE.
Members:
1. Hon. Justice. Dr. Ishaq Bello OFR (rtd) – Chairman. Life Bencher.
2. Hon. Justice M.B Dongban-Mensem CFR –President, Court of Appeal, Life Bencher.
3. Ahmed Mustapha Goniri, Esq –Life Bencher.
4. Mr. Umeh Kalu, SAN –Life Bencher.
5. Ebenezer Obeya, Esq –Life Bencher.
6. Mr. Obafemi Adewale, SAN –Life Bencher.
7. Hon. Justice O.O Daniel Kalio –Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Awka.
8. Hon. Justice Aisha B Aliyu – Chief Judge, Nasarawa State.
9. Hon. Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik – Chief Judge, Niger State.
10. Mr. Fidelis Mnyim, Esq –Hon. Attorney General, Benue State.
11. Dr. Ben Uruchi Odoh – Hon. Attorney General, Ebonyi State.
7. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (Formally Appointment, Promotion and Discipline)
Members:
1. Hon. Justice Umaru Eri (rtd) – Chairman, Life Bencher.
2. Hon. Justice U. M. Abba Aji – Vice Chairman Justice Supreme Court, Life Bencher.
3. Hon. Justice A.N Nwankwo, CON –Life Bencher.
4. Chief Charles Edosomwan, SAN – Life Bencher. 5. S. Ibrahim Tahir, Esq –Life Bencher.
6. Mr. D.D Dodo, OFR, SAN –Life Bencher.
7. Prof. Abdulkareem Kana –Life Bencher.
8. Hon. Justice Saidu Sifawu – Chief Judge, Sokoto State, Life Bencher.
9. Mr. Adeniji Kazeem, SAN – Bencher.
10. Hon. Justice Ngozi Priscilia Emehelu – Bencher
8. BENCHERS APPOINTMENT COMMITTEE.
Members: 1. Prof. Yusuf O. Ali, SAN – Chairman, Life Bencher.
2. Hon. Justice Fati L. Abubakar, CON – Vice Chairman, Life Bencher.
3. Tijanni Inuwa Dutse, Esq, mni – Life Bencher.
4. Mr. Dele Adesina, SAN – Life Bencher.
5. Mr. Augustine Alegeh, CON, SAN – Life Bencher.
6. Mr. Okey Wali, SAN –Life Bencher.
7. Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, CON, SAN – Life Bencher.
8. Hon. Justice P. A. Galumje – Life Bencher.
9. Lady Debbie N. Obodoukwu – Life Bencher.
10. Prof. Oguguwa V. C. Ikpeze – Life Bencher.
9. ETHICS COMPLIANCE AND DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE.
Members: 1. Mrs. Funke Adekoya, SAN – Chairman, Life Bencher.
2. Hon. Justice Simon Chibuzo Amadi – Vice chairman, Chief Judge, Rivers State.
3. Mr. Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN – Life Bencher.
4. Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN – Life Bencher.
5. Mr. Ibrahim Sani Mohammed, SAN – Life Bencher.
6. Mr. Paul Usoro, SAN –Life Bencher.
7. Hon. Justice Hafsat Abdulraman – Chief Judge, Adamawa State.
8. Ikechukwu Uwanna, Esq – Hon. Attorney General, Abia State.
9. Mrs. Hauwa Abubakar – Hon. Attorney General, Borno State.
10. Prof. Isa Hayatu Chiroma, SAN – Bencher.
10. SPECIAL DUTIES/HISTORICAL AND ARCHIVES COMMITTEE.
Members:
1. Mrs. H.A Turaki – Chairman, Life Bencher.
2. Chief Ibrahim Eddy Mark – Vice Chairman, Life Bencher.
3. Mr. Olushina Sofola, SAN –Life Bencher.
4. Oluwasina Ogunbade, Esq – Hon. Attorney General, Ogun State.
5. Mrs. Fadila M. Dikko – Hon. Attorney General, Katsina State.
6. Mrs. Gloria Umoren – Bencher.
7. Mr. Solomon Umoh, SAN – Bencher.
8. Mr. Jonathan Taidi, SAN – Bencher.
9. Gweke Akudihor, Esq –Bencher.
10. Anozie Obi, Esq, mni –Bencher
11. MENTORING COMMITTEE.
Members:1. Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, OFR, SAN – Chairman, Life Bencher.
2. Prof. Epiphany C. Azinge, SAN – Vice Chairman.
3. Dr. Kayode Ajulo, SAN – Hon. Attorney General, Ondo State.
4. Dr. Onyechi Ikpeazu, SAN -Bencher.
5. Philemon Daffi –Hon. Attorney General, Plateau State.
6. Oluwole Jimi-Bada, Esq – Hon. Attorney General, Osun State.
7. Chief Offiong E.B Offiong, SAN –Bencher.
8. Rasak Osayande Isenalumhe, Esq –Bencher.
9. Anthony Iroagalachi, Esq – Bencher.
10. Ufon Usoro –Bencher
12 RULES AND REGULATION COMMITTEE.
Members:
1. Hon. Justice John Inyang Okoro, JSC – Chairman, Justice Supreme Court, Life Bencher.
2. Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, SAN – Vice Chairman, Life Bencher.
3. Hon. Justice Rabi Umar – Chief Judge, Bauchi State.
4. Hon. Justice Ngene Anagu Elvis –Chief Judge, Ebonyi State.
5. Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN –Hon. Attorney General, Lagos State.
6. Dr. Abdulaziz M Sani, SAN –Hon. Attorney General, Zamfara State.
7. Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, CFR – Bencher.
8. Mr. Awa Uma Kalu, SAN – Bencher.
9. Mr. Tayo Oyetibo, SAN – Bencher.
10. Dr. Roland Otaru, SAN – Bencher.
13 JUDICIARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Members:
1. Hon. Justice Mahmud Mohammed, GCON – Chairman, Former Chairman, Body of Benchers.
2. Hon. Justice Abdu Aboki – Vice Chairman, Life Bencher.
3. Hon. Justice Roseline Bozimo, OFR –Life Bencher.
4. Hon. Justice J.H Sankey, JSC – Justice Supreme Court.
5. Hon. Justice A.A.B Gumel JCA –Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Gombe.
6. Hon. Justice O. E Williams-Daudu JCA –Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt.
7. Hon. Justice Kazeem Alogba – Chief Judge, Lagos State.
8. Hon. Justice Abiodun Adebara – Chief Judge, Kwara State.
9. Chief Akin Olunjinmi, SAN – Bencher.
10. Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN –Bencher.
14 WELFARE EVENTS AND BENCHERS PROGRAMMES COMMITTEE.
Members:
1. Hon. Justice Uzo Anyanwu, JCA (rtd) – Chairman, Life Bencher.
2. Mr. Augustine Alegeh, CON, SAN – Vice Chairman, Life Bencher.
3. Ebenezer Obeya, Esq –Life Bencher.
4. Hon. Justice Yargata Nimpa, JCA – Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Ibadan.
5. Hon. Justice Theresa Obiajulu Diai – Chief Judge, Delta State.
6. Hon. Justice Ekiatte Fabian Obot – Chief Judge, Akwa Ibom State).
7. A. K. Jingi, Esq –Hon. Attorney General, Adamawa State.
8. Sule Shuaibu, Esq – Bencher.
9. Olori Olufumi Oluyede – Bencher.
ADHOC COMMITTEES.
1. Committee on Review of Salaries and Condition of Service for Judicial officers, Serving and Retired.
Members:1. Dr. Muiz Banire, SAN – Chairman, Life Bencher.
2. Hon. Justice Hussieni Baba Yusuf – Vice Chairman, Chief Judge, F.C.T.
3. Mrs. Nella Andem Rabana, SAN – Life Bencher.
4. Hon. Justice O.A Otisi, JCA –Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Sokoto.
5. Hon. Justice M.L Shuaibu, JCA – Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Sokoto.
6. Hon. Justice Daniel Iyobosa Okungbowa – Chief Judge, Edo State.
7. Hon. Justice J.J Majebi – Chief Judge, Kogi State. 8. Senior Ibrahim Suleman – Hon. Attorney General, Kwara State.
9. Dr. Junaidu M Bello –Hon. Attorney General, Kebbi State.
10. Chief A. B. Anachebe, SAN – Bencher.
2. Constitutional and Statute Reform Committee.
Members:
1. Hon. Justice B.B Kanyip, OFR – Chairman, President, National Industrial Court of Nigeria.
2. Dr. Muiz Banire, SAN – Vice Chairman, Life Bencher.
3. Hon. Edward G. Pwajok, SAN – Life Bencher.
4. Hon. Justice Abdu Aboki – Life Bencher.
5. Hon. Justice C.N Uwa – Justice Supreme Court, Life Bencher.
6. Chief. Emeka Ngige, OFR, SAN – Chairman, Council of Legal Education, Life Bencher.
7. Hon. Justice Ita George Mbaba – Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Yola.
8. Hon. Justice Hussien Baba Yusuf – Chief Judge, FCT.
9. Sen. Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, CON – Bencher.
10. Sen. Mohammed Tahir Monguno-Bencher.
11. Hon. Oluwole Oke- Bencher
12. Dr. Kayode Ajulo, SAN-Hon. Attorney General, Ondo State.
13. Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Ude –Hon. Attorney General, Enugu State.
14. Mr. Offiong E. B. Offiong, SAN-Bencher.