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
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. Lagos, 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.