Imo State-born Nigerian-Canadian jurist, Dr. Chile Eboe-Osuji, has been appointed as a judge at the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), marking another significant milestone in his illustrious international legal career. His appointment was confirmed by the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission, and he officially assumed the role on April 11, 2025. He succeeds Justice Andrew Burgess, who retired on the same date.

Dr. Eboe-Osuji, originally from Duruike kindred in the Umuduruehie-Aguna area of Anara community, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria, has built an exceptional reputation in global legal circles. He is best known for his historic achievement as the first and only black person ever elected as President of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands. He served in that capacity from 2018 to 2021, leading one of the most significant judicial bodies in the world.

His educational journey began at Aquinas Secondary School, Osu Mbano, after which he earned a law degree from the University of Calabar. He later pursued advanced legal studies overseas, which propelled him into the upper echelons of international legal practice. Over the years, Dr. Eboe-Osuji has not only excelled in judicial leadership but also demonstrated a deep commitment to media freedom and human rights.

In addition to his previous role at the ICC, Dr. Eboe-Osuji serves as a member of the High-Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom under the Media Freedom Coalition. His selection to the Caribbean Court of Justice reflects a continued recognition of his legal expertise and ethical standing on a global scale.

This new appointment is seen as both a personal achievement and a source of pride for Nigeria, particularly for the people of Imo State. It further cements Dr. Eboe-Osuji’s legacy as one of the most distinguished legal minds of African descent in modern international jurisprudence.