Muntaka Connmassie

Education

He obtained his Law degree (Bachelor of Laws) in 1976, and was called to bar, after having attended the Nigerian Law School, Lagos in 1977.

Career

He was a state counsel for the Ministry of Justice in Kwara State (1977 to 1978), and Kaduna State (1978). Between 1978 and 1988, he was with the High court (in Kaduna) in various capacities. Initially as an associate magistrate and then as a senior magistrate, chief magistrate, deputy chief registrar, and finally as the chief registrar.

Prior to joining the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 2008, he was a Judge at the Court of Appeal, serving in Portuguese Harcourt, Jos, Abuja, Ilorin, and Benin divisions.

The Honorary Justice Muntaka Connmassie has attended several workshops and seminars on sharia, and other aspects of law. He is happily married with children.

Member, Nigerian Bar Association

Member, International Bar Association

Member, Nigerian Body of Benchers.

Achievements

• He was awarded with the Time News Magazine Nigeria merit award in 2006. He was on national assignment as a member of the Karibi Whyte Disturbance Tribunal Abuja (1986-1987).

Membership

Member, Nigerian Bar Association

Member, International Bar Association

Member, Nigerian Body of Benchers.