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Question
The body that recommends persons for appointment as Judges of State High Courts in Nigeria is
A. State Solicitor-General
B. State Advisory Judicial Committee
C. National Judicial Council
D. State Ministry of Justice
E. State Attorney-General
Answer
C. National Judicial Council
Explanation:
The National Judicial Council (NJC) is responsible for recommending persons for appointment as judges of various courts in Nigeria, including the State High Courts. The NJC is an independent body that ensures appointments are made based on merit, ensuring that the judiciary remains impartial and operates with integrity. This question tests the understanding of the structure and responsibilities of judicial bodies in the Nigerian legal system.
- Tags: Appointment of Judges, Judiciary, Nigerian Legal System
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Sources of Nigerian Law
- Series: NOV 2014
- Uploader: Dotse