Original jurisdiction in Chieftaincy matters
No. 36, P.O.W. Mafemi Crescent, Utako District, Abuja, FCT
About Us
About the Court
Customary Court of Appeal
Customary Court of Appeal
Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
Established under the 1999 Constitution
The Customary Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja is one of the Federal Courts established by the Constitution for the Federal Capital Territory. Section 265(1) of the 1999 Constitution provides: “There shall be a Customary Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.”
The Court is vested with both original jurisdiction (to the exclusion of every other court) in disputes relating to Chieftaincy Matters in the FCT, and appellate jurisdiction over civil proceedings involving questions of Customary Law. It also exercises supervisory jurisdiction over all Customary Courts in the FCT.
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Appellate jurisdiction on Customary Law
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Supervisory jurisdiction over Customary Courts
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Probate Registry & Administration of Oaths
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Justices of the Court
Including the President and four Hon. Judges
1991
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Year Established
Delivering Justice in Customary Law & Chieftaincy Matters
OUR CORE VALUES
Mission & Vision of the Court
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Est.Year of Establishment
Customary Court of Appeal, FCT
Our Vision
To be a model superior court of record in Nigeria, delivering fair, timely, and accessible justice in customary law matters, chieftaincy disputes, and probate administration, while upholding the rule of law and cultural heritage.
Our Mission
To provide efficient, transparent, and impartial adjudication of customary law appeals, chieftaincy matters, probate, and oath administration, while exercising effective supervisory jurisdiction over Customary Courts in the Federal Capital Territory, and promoting access to justice for all citizens.
Serving the people of the Federal Capital Territory with integrity, fairness, and respect for customary law and traditions.
