Chief Judge of Rivers State
| Chief Judge of Rivers State | |
|---|---|
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) |
| Website | The 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 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. | Image | Chief Judge | Term of Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael H. F. Holden | 1970 - 1976 | |
| 2 | Ambrose E. Allagoa | 1978 - 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 |
See also
References
- ^ "Periscoping 2013 Legal Year". The Tide. 8 January 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
- ^ "Appointment Of (Acting) Chief Judge Of Rivers State". The Tide. 18 December 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Gov. Wike Swears In New Acting Chief Judge, Consolidates On Due Process". National Network. 19 January 2016. Archived from the original on 16 February 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ "Judicial Service Commission Members". Riversjudiciary.com. Archived from the original on 20 April 2015. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
- ^ "I won't fail you, Amaechi promises". OnlineNigeria. 31 October 2007. Retrieved 3 June 2015.[permanent dead link]