Customary Court

The Customary Court is created/established by the provision of section 280 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria it is headed by the president of the Customary Court of Appeal, appointed by the governor of the State on the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission of the State subject to Confirmation by the House of Assembly of the State.

The number of Judges is as maybe prescribed by a law of the House of Assembly of the State that establish it.