JAMB Government 2005 Question 33

Question 33

Judiciary

In Nigeria, promotion of judges is the responsibility of the

  1. A.Council of Legal Education
  2. B.Attorney-General and Minister of Justice
  3. C.Judicial Service Commission
  4. D.Chief Justice of the Federation.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Judicial Service Commission)

Explanation

Judicial service commissions (with the National Judicial Council) handle the appointment, promotion and discipline of judicial officers.