Chief Judge of Abia State
| Chief Judge of Abia State | |
|---|---|
Incumbent since 5 May 2023Justice Lilian Abai | |
| Judiciary of Abia State | |
| Abbreviation | CJ |
| Seat | High Court of Justice, Abia State |
| Appointer | Governor of Abia State |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of 1999 (Section 271) |
| Final holder | Justice Onuoha A.K Ogwe |
The Chief Judge of Abia State is the title or office appointed to the head of the judiciary of the Abia State Government. The Chief Judge is appointed by the Governor of Abia State to preside over the state's High Court and also to oversee and supervise its unified court system. The incumbent Chief Judge is Justice Lilian Abai, who was appointed into the position by Alex Otti in May 2023.