The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has affirmed the nomination of Justice Ejembi Eko and Justice Amina Augie as justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
In an electronic vote by the Senators on Tuesday, a total of 38 Senators okayed Justice Ejembi Eko nomination, while one Senator voted against.
Also, a total of 39 voted in favour of Justice Amina Augie while one vote was invalid.
The voting followed report by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, which had two weeks ago conducted an open screening for the two candidates after their names were sent to the Senate for approval by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu charged the new Supreme Court Justices to be above board in the discharge of their duties and contribute their best to the judicial system.
Justice Ejembi Eko (Benue State) and Justice Amina Augie (Kebbi State) until their elevation, were Justices of the Court of Appeal.
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