Sulaiman Amida Hassan, the Chief Registrar of Federal High Court has been elevated to the bench following an announcement by the court with regard to a change in its administrative leadership.
Catherine Oby Christopher, the court’s Director of Information announced in a statement released on Tuesday that the Federal Judicial Service Commission at its 98th meeting held on January 22, 2026, approved the appointment of Yahaya Yakubu Shafa, FCArb, as Acting Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court “with effect from February 17, 2026.”
According to her, this “follows the elevation of the outgoing Chief Registrar, Sulaiman Amida Hassan, to the Bench of the Honourable Court,” noting that the development “is in line with the Court’s commitment to ensuring continuity, efficiency, and stability in its administrative leadership.”
“Mr. Shafa is a seasoned judicial administrator and legal practitioner with over eighteen (18) years of progressive experience in the justice sector.”
“He has continually played a pivotal role in judicial administration, policy coordination, and institutional development.”
“His wealth of experience in court administration, legal practice, and institutional reform is expected to further strengthen the administrative machinery of the Federal High Court and enhance the efficient delivery of justice.”
