By Olawale Lamina
As expected, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has been sworn-in as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Kekere-Ekun will operate in acting capacity until her confirmation by the Senate, in line with the constitutional provisions.
She took her Oaths around 11:38am. She’s the second female Justice to hold the position in the country.
According to Wikipedia, personal details about the newly sworn-in CJN reads: ” Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo CFR (born 7 May 1958), popularly known as Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, is a Nigerian jurist and Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria who has served as the Chief Justice of Nigeria since 22 August 2024.[1][2] She was appointed Chief Justice following the retirement of Chief Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.”
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