Bayelsa State Judicial Service Commission

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The Bayelsa State Judicial Service Commission, established under Section 197(1)(c) of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is the executive body responsible for handling matters related to the appointment, discipline, and promotion of judicial officers and their support staff in Bayelsa State. The Commission is chaired by the Chief Judge of Bayelsa State.

All members of the Bayelsa State Judicial Service Commission are appointed by the Governor of Bayelsa State, subject to confirmation by the Bayelsa State House of Assembly. The Commission[1] consists of the following members:

  • The Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, who serves as the Chairman.
  • The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice.
  • The President of the Customary Court of Appeal.
  • Two legal practitioners of notable standing in the legal profession, one serving as a commissioner of the commission and the other as its secretary.
  • Two additional individuals, appointed by the Governor, recognized for their unquestionable integrity, who will also serve as commissioners of the commission.


Members of the commission

The current members of the commission include;[2]

Name Designation
The Hon. Justice Matilda Abrakassa Ayemieye[3][4] Chief Judge of Bayelsa State
Hon. Justice Daniel Ayah Presidient, Bayelsa State Customary Court of Appeal
Biriyai Dambo, SAN Attorney General of Bayelsa State
Bafu Mirin-Johnson, ESQ Secretary to the Commission
Chief F. D. Lott Commissioner
H.R.M Ayibakuro Ogidi-Oke Commissioner
Mrs. Ine Serena Dokubo-Spiff Commissioner

Powers and responsibilities

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