| Chief Judge | |
|---|---|
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 yrs[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 |
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]
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Ogbologugo, Joshua (30 March 2021). "Rivers Assembly Confirms Justice Amadi As New Chief Judge". Retrieved 5 September 2023.