Adama Lamikanra | |
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Acting Chief Judge of Rivers State | |
Assumed office 15 January 2016 | |
Appointed by | Sani Abacha |
Preceded by | Daisy W. Okocha |
Personal details | |
Born | Rivers State,Nigeria |
Profession | Lawyer |
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