Section 5: The Administrator of the Institute.

(1) There shall be an officer of the Institute to be known as the Administrator.
(2) The Administrator, who shall be a serving or retired judicial officer, shall be appointed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria after consultation with the members of the Board.
(3) The Administrator shall be the chief executive of the Institute and shall also be responsible to the Board for the management of the affairs of the Institute.
(4) The Administrator shall hold office on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his letter of appointment and on such other terms and conditions as may be determined, from time to time, by the Board.