Chief Judge of Lagos State

Chief Judge of Lagos State
Incumbent
Kazeem Alogba
since 10 June 2019
StyleMy Lord
(Informal)
The Honorable
(Formal)
Your Lordship
(When addressed directly in court)
AppointerLagos State Governor nomination with House of Assembly confirmation
Term length4 years
Formation27 May 1967
(57 years ago) (1967-05-27)

The Chief Judge of Lagos State is the head of the Lagos State Judiciary, the judicial branch of the Lagos State Government and the chief judge of the High Court of Lagos State. From 1967 to 1973, the title was called Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.[1][2] The appointment is often made by the Governor. "Section 271(1) of the Constitution provides that ‘The appointment of a person to the office of the Chief Judge of a State shall be made by the Governor of the State on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council, subject to the confirmation of the appointment by the House of Assembly of the State,’".[3]

  1. ^ Falola, Toyin; Jennings, Christian (2004). Sources and Methods in African History. ISBN 9781580461405. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  2. ^ Mann, Kristin (26 September 2007). Slavery and the Birth of an African City. ISBN 978-0253117083. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  3. ^ "Fashola Swears In New Chief Judge". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 24 April 2015.