In a move aimed at speeding up the justice delivery process, the Nigerian House of Representatives, on Thursday, passed a bill that would increase the number of Appeal Court Judges from 90 to a minimum of 150.
The bill, sponsored by Hon. Dr. Patrick Umoh representing Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara federal constituency of Akwa Ibom State was passed at the plenary presided over by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu.
It argues that the current number of judges is inadequate, particularly in light of the recent creation of new judicial divisions across the country.
