Daniel Iyobosa Okungbowa is a Nigerian jurist who serves as the

Chief Judge A chief judge (also known as presiding judge, president judge or principal judge) is the highest-ranking or most senior member of a lower court or circuit court with more than one judge. According to the Federal judiciary of the United States, th ...

Edo State Edo, commonly known as Edo State, is a state located in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. As of 2006 National population census, the state was ranked as the 24th populated state (3,233,366) in Nigeria, However there was controversy ...

. The Edo State House of Assembly confirmed his appointment on 12 July 2023. He became a High Court Judge in Edo State in 2001. Prior to his confirmation as Chief Judge, he served as the Acting Chief Judge of Edo State from 19 May 2023.

Career

Justice Okungbowa has held various positions in the judiciary. He was appointed as a High Court Judge in 2001 and has since served in different roles within the judicial system of Edo State. His tenure as Chief Judge is noted for the continuation of judicial reforms initiated by his predecessor.

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