Daniel Okungbowa

Honorable Justice
Daniel Iyobosa Okungbowa
Chief Judge of Edo State
Assumed office
19 May 2023
Appointed byGodwin Obaseki
Preceded byJoe Acha
Personal details
NationalityNigerian
ProfessionJudge

Daniel Iyobosa Okungbowa is a Nigerian jurist who serves as the Chief Judge of Edo State. The Edo State House of Assembly confirmed his appointment on 12 July 2023.[1][2] In 2001, he was appointed a High Court Judge in Edo State.[1] Prior to his confirmation as Chief Judge, he served as the Acting Chief Judge of Edo State from 19 May 2023.[3]

Career

Okungbowa held various positions in the judiciary before he was appointed a High Court Judge in 2001.[1] During his tenure as Chief Judge, he continued judicial reforms initiated by his predecessor.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ a b c Abu, Ken (12 July 2023). "Edo Assembly confirms Justice Daniel Okungbowa as State Chief Judge – Nigerian Observer". Nigerian Observer – Online Edition – Latest News and Headlines. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  2. ^ Nseyen, Nsikak (12 July 2023). "Edo Assembly confirms Okungbowa as chief judge". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  3. ^ a b Okoronkwo, Nnenna (12 July 2023). "Edo Assembly confirms Okungbowa as Chief Judge". Voice of Nigeria. Archived from the original on 7 May 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  4. ^ The Nigerian Observer (14 July 2023). "Obaseki swears in Justice Okungbowa as Edo Chief Judge, urges increased efforts to decongest correctional facilities – Nigerian Observer". Nigerian Observer – Online Edition – Latest News and Headlines. Retrieved 7 May 2024.