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Mahmud Mohammed

b. 1946

Egyptian writer

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About Mahmud Mohammed

Born 1946. Mahmud Mohammed is a Nigerian judge.

Mahmud Mohammed (born 10 November 1946) is a Nigerian jurist and Chief Justice of Nigeria from 2014 to 2016.

Early life Justice Mohammed was born on November 10, 1946, in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, northeastern Nigeria. He obtained a Bachelor of Law degree at Ahmadu Bello University in 1970 and was called to the Nigerian bar, the same year he graduated from the Nigerian Law School.

Law career He joined the services of the Ministries of Justice of the defunct North-eastern state as a barrister and in 1991, he became the acting Chief judge of Taraba State, the same year his appointment was confirmed as the Chief Judge of the state. In 2005, he was appointed to the bench of the Supreme Court of Nigeria as Justice. In November 2014, he was appointed the Chief Justice of Nigeria to succeed Aloma Mariam Mukhtar, the first female Justice of Nigeria. Justice Mahmud Mohammed is currently the Chairman of the National Judicial Council.

Membership Member, Nigerian Bar Association Member, International Bar Association Member, Nigerian Body of Benchers Member, National Judicial Council

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Chief Justice of Nigeria
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mahmud Mohammed?

Egyptian writer

When was Mahmud Mohammed born?

Mahmud Mohammed was born on 10 November 1946 in Jalingo.

What is Mahmud Mohammed's occupation?

Mahmud Mohammed is a judge.

What nationality is Mahmud Mohammed?

Mahmud Mohammed is Nigerian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mahmud Mohammed

· Wikidata: Q20642015

· DBpedia: Mahmud Mohammed

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