The Federal High Court has issued notice of its 2025 Christmas Vacation as well as the approved Roster of Vacation Judges. In accordance with a circular duly signed by the Honorable Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, the Court will commence its Christmas Vacation for the year 2025 on Friday, 19th December 2025.

This vacation schedule is issued pursuant to Order 46, Rule 4(c) of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019 (as amended). Court sittings shall resume in all Judicial Divisions on Wednesday, 7th January 2026. According to a statement by the Director of Information, Federal High Court for Nigeria, Catherine Oby Christopher, during the vacation, the core Judicial Divisions. Abuja, Lagos, and Port Harcourt. Will remain operational and accessible to the litigating public.

It added that only matters pertaining to the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, the arrest or release of vessels, and issues of urgent national importance shall be entertained by the Vacation Judges.

The Honourable Judges designated to serve during the vacation period are as follows:

ABUJA JUDICIAL DIVISION

1. Hon. Justice Emeka Nwite

2. Hon. Justice M. S. Liman

LAGOS JUDICIAL DIVISION

1. Hon. Justice Akintayo Aluko

2. Hon. Justice Isaac D. Dipeolu

PORT HARCOURT JUDICIAL DIVISION

1. Hon. Justice P. M. Ayua

2. Hon. Justice A.T Mohammed

ENUGU JUDICIAL DIVISION 

1.  Hon. Justice F.O.G.  Ogunbanjo

The Honourable Chief Judge, Hon. Justice John T. Tsoho, KSS extends his warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all Honourable Judges.