The Chief Judge of Abia State is the title or office appointed to the head of the judiciary of the Abia State Government. The Chief Judge is appointed by the Governor of Abia State to preside over the state's High Court and also to oversee and supervise its unified court system.[1] The incumbent Chief Judge is Justice Lilian Abai, who was appointed into the position by Alex Otti in May 2023.[2]
| Chief Judge of Abia State | |
|---|---|
since 22 December 2014 | |
| Judiciary of Abia State | |
| Abbreviation | CJ |
| Seat | High Court of Justice, Abia State |
| Appointer | Governor of Abia State |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of 1999 (Section 271) |
| Final holder | Justice Nnenna Oti |
Appointment
editThe Chief Judge is appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council subject to confirmation of the appointment by the Abia State House of Assembly as required by Section 271 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria.[3]
List of Chief Judges
edit- Ijeoma Offonry
- Nnenna Oti (Acting)
- Shedrack Nwanosike (Acting)
- Stella Nwakanma
- Theresa Uzokwe
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "NBA Gives 2 Weeks Ultimatum To Abia Govt Over Sacked CJ". Naij. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
- ^ Odunsi, Wale (22 December 2015). "Orji swears in Theresa Uzoamaka Uzokwe as Abia Chief Judge". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
- ^ "Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 - Section VIII". Nigeria World. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
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