Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the head of the judicial branch of the government of Nigeria, and presides over the country's Supreme Court. The current Chief Justice is Idris Legbo Kutigi.
[edit] List of past Chief Justices
| Chief Justice | Term |
|---|---|
| Ademola Adetokunbo | 1958 - 1972 |
| Taslim Olawale Elias | 1972 - 1975 |
| Darnley Arthur Alexander | 1975 - 1979 |
| Atanda Fatai Williams | 1983 - 1985 |
| George Sodeinde Sowemimo | 1958 - 1972 |
| Ayo Gabriel Irikefe | 1985 - 1987 |
| Mohammed Bello | 1987 - 1995 |
| Muhammad Lawal Uwais | 1995 - 2006 |
| Salihu Moddibo Alfa Belgore | 2006 - 2007 |
| Idris Legbo Kutigi | 2007 - present |
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