Rivers State Customary Court of Appeal

Politics of Rivers State

Constitution

* Constitution

Executive

* Governor (list)

Ezenwo Wike
* Deputy Governor: Ipalibo Banigo
* Attorney General: Emmanuel C. Aguma
* Secretary to the State Government: Kenneth Kobani
* Chief of Staff: Chukwuemeka Woke
* Executive Council
* Ministries
* Agencies

Legislature

* House of Assembly

* Speaker: Ikuinyi O. Ibani

Judiciary

* High Court
* Chief Judge: Daisy Okocha
* Customary Court of Appeal
* Judicial Service Commission

Elections

* Recent elections

* Gubernatorial: 2015

* Political parties

Divisions

* Cities and Towns
* LGAs

Federal government

* Delegation
* Senate
* George Sekibo (PDP)
* Osinakachukwu Ideozu (PDP)
* Olaka Nwogu (PDP)

* Politics of Nigeria
* Politics portal

* v
* t
* e

The Rivers State Customary Court of Appeal is a court of justice of second instance that has appellate and supervisory jurisdiction over matters of customary law in Rivers State.[1] It is presided over by a president assisted by a number of judges as prescribed by the Rivers State House of Assembly. The current president is Christy Nwankwo, having been appointed to office by Governor Ezenwo Wike since 29 May 2015.[2]

## Objectives

[edit]

The objectives of the Court are to:[1]

1. Interpret the culture and customs of the people of Rivers State while serving justice.
2. Complement the work of the State High Court in justice delivery.

## President

[edit]

The president is appointed by the governor on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council and subject to confirmation by the Rivers State House of Assembly. To be eligible for the office, the Constitution requires that one must have been a legal practitioner in Nigeria for over 10 years with substantial knowledge and experience in the field of customary law. The first president of the Rivers State Customary Court of Appeal was Peter N.C. Agumagu. He served from 2008 until 2014.[3]

## See also

[edit]

* Judiciary of Rivers State
* Rivers State High Court of Justice

## References

[edit]

1. ^ a b Aaron, Fyneface (29 July 2009). "Amaechi Tasks Customary Court Of Appeal …On Correct Interpretation". The Tide. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
2. ^ "Wike Appoints Acting Chief Judge, Acting President Customary Court Of Appeal". TheWill. 29 May 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
3. ^ "Chapter 7. Part 2. Section 281. Appointment Of President And Judges Of The Customary Court Of Appeal Of A State". Nigerian Constitution. Retrieved 10 June 2015.

* v
* t
* e

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

*[v]: View this template
*[t]: Discuss this template
*[e]: Edit this template