Chief Judge of Rivers State

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]

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
Politics of Rivers State
Constitution
Executive
Legislature
Judiciary
Elections
  • Recent elections
  • Political parties
Divisions
Federal government

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.ImageChief JudgeTerm of Office
1Michael H. F. Holden1970 - 1976
2Ambrose E. Allagoa1976 - 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
8 Adama Lamikanra 15 January 2016 – 26 May 2021
9 Hon. Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi 26 May 2021 - Present

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. Chioma, Unini (30 November 2022). "Rivers State CJ, Hon. Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi, To Host Nembe-Se Lawyers Forum's 2nd Hon. Justice Ambrose Memorial Lecture". TheNigeriaLawyer. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  4. Ogbologugo, Joshua (30 March 2021). "Rivers Assembly Confirms Justice Amadi As New Chief Judge". Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  5. "Judicial Service Commission Members". Riversjudiciary.com. Archived from the original on 20 April 2015. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
  6. "I won't fail you, Amaechi promises". OnlineNigeria. 31 October 2007. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
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