These judges are recommended by the National Judicial Council (NJC), nominated by the President of Nigeria and confirmed by the Senate.
There are 12 in the North-Central, 10 in North-East, 10 in North-West, 10 in South-South, 9 in South-East and 11 in South Western Nigeria.
[6] For the office of the President of the Court of appeal, the recommendation and appointment is subject to the confirmation by the Senate.
[7] In line with the provision of the Constitution, Justices of the Court of appeal have a mandatory retirement age of 70years Judicial councils such as the National Judicial Council (Nigeria) are bodies that are concerned with making "necessary and appropriate orders for the effective and expeditious administration of justice" within the court.
[10] However, pursuant to section 240 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), the court of appeal is conferred with the exclusive appellate jurisdiction to hear and determine appeals from the following courts;