No. 36, P.O.W. Mafemi Crescent, Utako District, Abuja, FCT
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The Customary Court of Appeal, FCT provides efficient resolution of customary law matters, chieftaincy disputes, probate services, and administration of oaths for the people of the Federal Capital Territory.
Our Core Functions & Services
Key Areas of the Customary Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction & Appeals
Appellate jurisdiction over customary law matters and exclusive original jurisdiction in chieftaincy disputes across the FCT.
Probate Registry
Administration of estates of deceased persons, issuance & revocation of Letters of Administration, lodgment and reading of wills, caveat handling.
Administration of Oaths
Processing of affidavits via e-Affidavit platform with QR verification, issuance of customary marriage certificates, and oath services.
Zonal & Customary Courts
Headquarters in Utako and four Zonal Courts (Abaji, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje) plus 43 Customary Courts serving all Area Councils of the FCT.
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Customary Courts
Across the six Area Councils of the FCT
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Customary Court of Appeal
Customary Court of Appeal
Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
Established under Section 265(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), the Customary Court of Appeal is a superior court of record vested with both original and appellate jurisdiction in customary law matters within the Federal Capital Territory.
1991
Est.
Year of Establishment
Our Core Mandate
Delivering
justice in customary law, chieftaincy matters, probate
administration, and oath
services while exercising supervisory
jurisdiction over Customary Courts in the FCT.
President
Hon. Justice Stanley Adekunle Lawal, FICMC, F.DRI.
President of the Customary Court of Appeal, FCT
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