By Suleiman Anyalewechi
To ensure that the wheel of justice administration does not grind to a halt, and guarantee continued access to justice while the Annul Judiciary Vacation lasts, the Federal High Court, FHC, has approved a Court in Enugu.
The Source reports that the Judiciary within the week announced the commencement of its annul break, across the country.
The routine vacation will see most of the country’s judges proceed on an annual leave, leaving only a few who will be appointed as vacation judges to attend to urgent cases.
In a statement on Saturday, July, 26,2025, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, informed that the Enugu vacation court which will be presided over by Justice M T Segun-Bello will serve the South East region.
According to the statement signed by the FHC Director of Information, Dr Catherine Christopher, the Enugu vacation Court which was approved in response to the appeal made by the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA Orji River Branch, will serve the interests of litigants in the South East region..
The statement further noted that the Court will also serve in addressing urgent and sensitive legal matters within the region, while the Court vacation lasts.
“This initiative is in response to an appeal made by the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Orji River Branch Sir K Chukwudi Olemeforo as conveyed in his letter dated 24th June 2025.
“The Honourable Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Hon Justice John T Tsoho, approved after considering the merit and particularly ,the need for continuous access to justice in the area.
“The court will be presided over by Justice M T Segun-Bello .
“This Special Court sitting will entertain urgent or sensitive matters arising from the South East States of Abia , Anambra’ Ebonyi , Enugu and Imo
“The Federal High Court remains committed to ensuring timely justice delivery and upholding the rule of law ,even during vacation periods”, the statement reads in part.
The Judiciary is expected to resume normal activities in September, 2025.
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