Chief Judge of Rivers State

Nigeria judicial position

Chief Judge

Incumbent
Hon. Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi

since 26 May 2021

Judiciary of Rivers State
Abbreviation| CJ
Seat| High Court of Justice, Rivers State
Appointer| Governor of Rivers State
Term length| Age of 65 years[1]
Constituting instrument| Constitution of 1999 (Section 271)
Formation| 1970
First holder| Justice Michael Holden (1970 - 1976)
Final holder| Justice Hon. Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi (2021-present)
Website| The Chief Judge

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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 2021, Hon. Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi is currently the Chief Judge of Rivers State.[3][4]

## Appointment

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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

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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

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No. | Image | Chief Judge | Term of Office

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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

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

## References

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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.[permanent dead link‍]

## External links

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* Official website

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Government of Rivers State

* Executive Council

Executive|

* Governor
* list
* Deputy Governor
* Attorney General
* Secretary to the State Government
* Chief of Staff

Judicial|

* High Court of Justice
* Chief Judge
* Customary Court of Appeal

Legislative|

* Rivers State House of Assembly
* Speaker
* Assembly constituencies

Ministries|

* Agriculture
* Budget and Economic Planning
* Chieftaincy and Community Affairs
* Commerce and Industry
* Culture and Tourism
* Education
* Energy and Natural Resources
* Employment Generation and Empowerment
* Environment
* Finance
* Health
* Housing
* Information and Communications
* Justice
* Lands and Survey
* Local Government Affairs
* Power
* Social Welfare and Rehabilitation
* Special Duties
* Sports
* Transport
* Urban Development
* Water Resources and Rural Development
* Women Affairs
* Works
* Youth Development

Agencies
and parastatals|

* Rivers State Bureau on Public Procurement
* Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Agency
* Road Traffic Management Authority
* University of Science and Technology
* Rivers State Television Authority
* Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency
* Rivers State Polytechnic
* Internal Revenue Service
* Rivers State Newspaper Corporation
* Rivers State Microfinance Agency
* Housing and Property Development Authority
* Greater Port Harcourt City Development Authority
* College of Health Science and Technology
* Port Harcourt Polytechnic
* Rivers State University of Education
* Rivers State Broadcasting Corporation
* Agricultural Development Programme
* Universal Basic Education Board
* Senior Secondary Schools Board
* Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board
* Rivers State Waste Management Agency
* Rivers State Fire Service
* Economic Advisory Council
* Rivers State Police
* Tourism Development Agency

Commissions|

* Civil Service Commission
* Independent Electoral Commission
* Judicial Service Commission
* Local Government Service Commission

* Rivers State Civil Service

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