Social:Chief Judge of Rivers State

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Chief Judge
Incumbent
Justice Hon. Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi

since 26 May 2021
Judiciary of Rivers State
AbbreviationCJ
SeatHigh Court of Justice, Rivers State
AppointerGovernor of Rivers State
Term lengthage of 65 yrs[1]
Constituting instrumentConstitution of 1999 (Section 271)
Formation1970
First holderJustice Michael Holden (1970 - 1976)
Final holderJustice Hon. Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi (2021-present)
WebsiteThe Chief Judge

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 2021, Hon. Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi is currently the Chief Judge of Rivers State.[3][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. Image Chief Judge Term of Office
1 Michael H. F. Holden 1970 - 1976
2 Ambrose E. Allagoa 1976 - 1979
3 Donald Graham-Douglas 1979 - 1992
4 Koripamo D. Ungbuku 1992 - 1996
5 Felix N. N. Ichoku 1996 - 2001
6 Iche N. Ndu 2001 - 2013
7 Daisy W. Okocha 4 January 2016 – 15 January 2016
8 Adama Lamikanra 15 January 2016 – 26 May 2021
9 Hon. Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi 26 May 2021 - Present

See also

  • Judiciary of Rivers State
  • Rivers State Ministry of Justice
  • Attorney General of Rivers State

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