Justice Uwani Musa Abba Aji Retires from Supreme Court

Justice Uwani Musa Abba Aji of the Supreme Court will retire on 7 November 2026, reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70. Her judicial career spans over five decades, starting as a clerical assistant in an Area Court in 1973.

She became the first female Judge of the Yobe State High Court in December 1991, playing a crucial role in establishing the Judiciary in the newly formed Yobe State. After thirteen years on the High Court, she was elevated to the Court of Appeal in 2004, where her commitment to substantive justice became widely recognized.

Justice Abba Aji is a member of the notable Nigerian Law School Class of 1981, which has produced three Chief Justices of Nigeria and numerous Senior Advocates of Nigeria. Her legacy is marked by her dedication to integrity and the rule of law, making her a trailblazer in Nigeria's legal landscape.