HB1729 - A bill to Provide for Appointment of Chairman of the State Judiciary Service Commission among the Retired Chief Judges of the State, Grand Khadis of Sharia Court of Appeal, Presidents of the Customary Court of Appeal and Judges of the State High Court | Legis360

HB1729 Awaiting Cmtt Report House of Reps Judiciary

A bill to Provide for Appointment of Chairman of the State Judiciary Service Commission among the Retired Chief Judges of the State, Grand Khadis of Sharia Court of Appeal, Presidents of the Customary Court of Appeal and Judges of the State High Court

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Legislative Journey

First Reading

30 Oct 2024
Second Reading

25 Mar 2025
Committee Report

Not yet reached

Constitutional Review
Third Reading

Not yet reached
Current Status

Awaiting Cmtt Report

Summary & Analysis

This bill seeks to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to provide for the appointment of the Chairman of the State Judicial Service Commission from among the retired Chief Judges of the State, Grand Khadis of the Sharia Court of Appeal, Presidents of the Customary Court of Appeal, and Judges of the State High Court; to bring the procedure for such appointment to be in conformity with the global best practices; and to curb duplication of duties and over-concentration of powers in the office of the Chief Judges of a State.

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