Agency overview | |
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Formed | 1999 |
Jurisdiction | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
Headquarters | Supreme Court Complex, Abuja |
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Parent department | National Judicial Council |
Website | fjsc |
The Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) is an entity established by Section 153 (1) of the Constitution of Nigeria of 1999, as amended. Its primary responsibility is to advise the National Judicial Council (NJC) on nominations for key judicial appointments.[1] These include positions like the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justices of the Supreme Court, President of the Court of Appeal, among others. The FJSC is empowered to recommend the removal of judicial officers and exercises control over certain court personnel.[2]