Chief Judge of Rivers State

Chief Judge of Rivers State
Incumbent
Justice Adama Lamikanra
Acting
since 1 June 2015
Judiciary of Rivers State
Abbreviation CJ
Seat High Court of Justice, Rivers State
Appointer Governor of Rivers State
Term length age of 65 yrs[1]
Constituting instrument Constitution of 1999 (Section 271)
Formation 1970
First holder Justice Michael Holden (1970 - 1976)
Final holder Justice Iche Ndu (2001 - 2013)
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The Chief Judge of Rivers State, also known as the Chief Judge of the High Court of Justice, is the title and office of the head of the judicial branch of Rivers State. The Chief Judge presides over the state's High Court, and is usually the most senior judge of that court.[2]

As of 2016, Adama Lamikanra is currently the acting Chief Judge of Rivers State.[3] She is preceded by Daisy W. Okocha, the first woman to ever serve in that office.[4]

Appointment

Appointment to the Office is made by the Governor on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council subject to confirmation of the appointment by the Rivers State House of Assembly.

Duties and responsibilities

The Chief Judge of Rivers State has the responsibility of chairing the Judicial Service Commission as well as coordinating the judicial branch.[5] As the judge with most seniority, the Chief Judge administers the oath of office at the Governor's inauguration and may create rules to regulate the operations of the High Court in the state.[6]

List of Chief Judges

No.ImageChief JudgeTerm of Office
1Michael H. F. Holden1970 - 1976
2Ambrose E. Allagoa1978 - 1979
3Donald Graham-Douglas1979 - 1992
4Koripamo D. Ungbuku1992 - 1996
5Felix N. N. Ichoku1996 - 2001
6Iche N. Ndu2001 - 2013
7Daisy W. Okocha4 January 2016 - 15 January 2016

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Periscoping 2013 Legal Year". The Tide. 8 January 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
  2. ↑ "Appointment Of (Acting) Chief Judge Of Rivers State". The Tide. 18 December 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
  3. ↑ Nengia, Kevin (1 June 2015). "Wike Swears-In Rivers Acting CJ …Proclaims 8th Assembly, Today …Promises Cabinet Of Rivers' Best". The Tide. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
  4. ↑ "Gov. Wike Swears In New Acting Chief Judge, Consolidates On Due Process". National Network. 19 January 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  5. ↑ "Judicial Service Commission Members". Riversjudiciary.com. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
  6. ↑ "I won't fail you, Amaechi promises". OnlineNigeria. 31 October 2007. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
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