• Swears In Justice Kekere-Ekun As CJN
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday administered the oath of office on Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), pending her confirmation by the Senate. The swearing-in of the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria and the second female justice to hold the office took place at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja.
In his remarks during the ceremony, President Tinubu urged the acting CJN to defend the independence of the judiciary and promote the cause of justice. The President emphasised the importance of strengthening mechanisms that would uphold and enhance integrity, discipline and transparency in the judiciary.
‘’Undoubtedly, the position of the Chief Justice of Nigeria comes with enormous responsibilities as the head of all judicial institutions in the country. It is a position of considerable influence that demands temperance and sobriety.
