ABSTRACT The power to appoint judges and the formal procedure for judicial appointments in Nigeria have been examined by writers, particularly in the context of separation of powers. Shortcomings in the conduct of some judicial officers and the poor performance of some courts continue to generate questions about the suitability of the current appointments process in the quest for a sound judiciary founded on integrity and competence. The article argues that what is missing is due regard for ethics in the appointments process. This point, often overlooked or down played by writers, should be considered by the key players in the appointments process. The article examines the ethical dimensions of the judicial appointments process within the dynamics of the composition and operation of the special judicial bodies and other groups from which these bodies receive nominations for judicial appointments.

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尼日利亚司法任命的道德考量：特别司法机构的作用

摘要 尼日利亚法官的任命权和司法任命的正式程序已经过作家们的研究，特别是在权力分立的背景下。一些司法官员的行为缺陷和一些法院的糟糕表现继续引发人们对当前任命程序是否适合寻求建立在诚信和能力基础上的健全司法机构的质疑。文章认为，在任命过程中缺少对道德的适当考虑。这一点经常被作家忽视或淡化，在任命过程中，关键参与者应该考虑到这一点。