Welcome to Cross River State Judiciary

The Cross River State Judiciary is an arm of government that provides effective and efficient administration of justice accessible to all Cross Riverians.

We uphold the rule of law and strife to build public confidence in the judiciary to attract unimpeded access to justice and synergise with other stakeholders for an effective justice delivery system.

The Cross River State Judiciary is comprised of the Civil and Criminal Department, Probate Department, Special Courts, Finance and Supplies Department, Planning Research and Statistics Department, Human Resources Department, Audit Department and Works and Transport. The rules and procedures governing the operations of the Cross River State High Court is the Cross River State High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 2023. The Cross River State Judiciary has a rich heritage.

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His Lordship, Hon. Justice Akon Bassey Ikpeme CHIEF JUDGE OF CROSS RIVER STATE

His Lordship, Hon. Justice Akon Bassey Ikpeme

CHIEF JUDGE OF CROSS RIVER STATE

Commitment Statement

We the staff of Cross River State Judiciary are committed to Cross River State and the Community. Our mission is to provide quality and professional service in a knowledgeable manner. We take pride in our work and hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard of performance. Our goals are achieved through mutual co-operation, a strong sense of integrity, a positive attitude and teamwork.

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